Mercor
Physics PhD - Theoretical Expert
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Physics PhD - Theoretical Expert
Physics PhD (Top 50 Program, US/UK/CA)
Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$180/hour Location: Remote Start Date: Immediately
About The Role
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Role Responsibilities
- Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various subfields.
- Review AI-generated proofs, derivations, and solutions for correctness, rigor, and clarity.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unsupported reasoning in model outputs.
- Apply relevant citations, principles, and formal reasoning where appropriate.
- Complete tasks independently within 24 hours when work is available.
- Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities.
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Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Physics from a top 50 physics program in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada. Note: Degree must not be in applied physics, engineering, or a closely related applied discipline.
- Strong graduate-level problem-solving ability across advanced physics topics.
- Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference relevant theorems or principles, and identify gaps in written solutions.
- Commitment to approximately 15 hours per week.
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Preferred
- Active involvement in research or academia.
Application Process
Applying takes 20–30 mins to complete. Submit:
- Your resume.
- Complete an interview (if an existing candidate profile on file isn’t available).
For more details, check our resources**: Interview Process Information
If you need support, reach out at: support@mercor.com
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