Mercor

Physics PhD Expert - Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter & AMO Physics

Mercor

Remote · Contract

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Experience
Any
Salary
USD 70 – USD 90 / hour
Openings
1
Posted
2 days ago

Job description

About the Role

This opportunity is for experienced physics researchers who can contribute expert knowledge to AI model training and data improvement efforts. The work is fully remote and contract-based, with a focus on advanced problems in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, and atomic, molecular, and optical physics.

The organization works with top AI research teams to connect highly specialized technical talent with projects that require strong subject-matter expertise.

What You Will Do

  • Assess sophisticated physics questions and use your judgment to support AI model training and innovation.
  • Create difficult, high-quality problem sets in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, and/or atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
  • Partner with AI researchers to improve model responses and strengthen dataset quality.
  • Handle work independently and on an asynchronous schedule while meeting weekly targets with accuracy and care.
  • Contribute specialized physics expertise to help advance AI-related research and product development.

Requirements

  • Doctoral-level qualification in Physics with specialization in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, or atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
  • Postgraduate degree earned from the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe.
  • Strong focus on detail and precision.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication abilities.
  • Very good English fluency.

Additional Information

Compensation: The pay range is $70 to $90 per hour.

Work Arrangement: Remote.

Type: Contract.

Start Date: February, with applications evaluated on a rolling basis.

Application Steps: The process is expected to take 20 to 30 minutes and includes uploading a resume, completing an AI interview based on the resume, and submitting the form.

Support: Help is available through the support email mentioned in the source description.

Note: Applications are reviewed every day, and candidates must finish the interview and application steps to be considered.

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