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About the job
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.
Position: Physics PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:4–6 tasks/week
Role Responsibilities

Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.

Evaluate and refine AI model training to enhance future AI innovations.

Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.

Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.

Provide structured feedback to improve AI model outputs.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.

Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.

High attention to detail.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date
February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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