Job Description
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 (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) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form 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: support@ mercor .com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas
