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Posted Jun 6, 2026

PhD Physicist – Geophysics Research Scientist

• *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 Expert • *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 improve AI model performance using rigorous physics expertise. • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality of training data. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute effectively. • Follow complex instructions to ensure the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content. • *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. • *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/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. ,