Imagine leveraging your profound understanding of physics to shape the future of artificial intelligence. At Mercor, a dynamic company backed by visionaries like Peter Thiel and Jack Dorsey, we are building bridges between top-tier scientific minds and groundbreaking AI research. We are searching for an exceptional Physics Expert, a brilliant individual ready to apply their deep knowledge in a uniquely impactful way, helping to refine and evaluate frontier AI models. This is your chance to contribute to cutting-edge advancements, working remotely from anywhere in the world, on a flexible part-time basis that offers an impressive hourly rate.

Overview

Mercor is actively seeking a highly accomplished Physics Expert to join our team as a Research Collaborator. This is a thrilling contract opportunity, offering an hourly rate from $80 to $110, with a flexible commitment of up to 20 hours per week. If you possess a keen analytical mind and a passion for pushing scientific boundaries, this fully remote, worldwide position allows you to contribute to elite AI research no matter where you are.

Key Responsibilities

Scrutinize and assess physics research papers, verifying their accuracy, originality, and overall importance.
Develop and critique complex physics problems, crucial for training and rigorous evaluation of advanced AI models.
Analyze the outputs of AI models across various tasks, including analytical derivations, predicting mechanisms, and numerical simulations.
Pinpoint specific instances where current AI models falter, highlighting errors that a seasoned PhD physicist would readily identify.
Engage closely with a dedicated program team and a cohort of fellow senior scientific contributors.

Requirements

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate a truly exceptional background:

You must hold first-author or co-first-author publications in prestigious scientific journals such as Physical Review Letters, Nature Physics, or Science.
Possess a doctorate or have completed postdoctoral training from a globally recognized top-20 institution in Physics or a closely related STEM discipline.
Bring a profound analytical capability and an innate ability to discern subtle errors, particularly those only evident to an expert in the field.

What You'll Gain

Joining Mercor means more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a tangible impact at the forefront of AI innovation. You will:

Work alongside some of the brightest minds in AI research and contribute directly to shaping its future.
Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time, fully remote schedule, allowing you to balance your professional ambitions with personal commitments.
Receive highly competitive compensation for your specialized expertise.
Be part of a prestigious network supported by leading investors and thought leaders.
Continuously challenge your intellect and expand your horizons by engaging with cutting-edge problems and models.