Mercor

Quantum Physicist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

Remote, United States remote Entry $70 - $90
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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 (String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
Collaborate with AI labs to create high-quality data for large language models.
Evaluate and improve AI model outputs using domain expertise.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work.
Qualifications
Must-Have

PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.
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.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
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Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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