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Posted Jun 4, 2026

Research Physicist – Up to $90/hr

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 Subject Matter Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week Role Responsibilities • Develop high-quality data by creating challenging problems in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics. • Evaluate and refine AI model training with rigorous physics expertise. • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and innovation. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines. • Contribute to a cutting-edge project involving state-of-the-art large language models. Qualifications Must-Have • PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics. • 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.