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QUANTUM PHYSICIST - FULLY REMOTE | UPTO $90/HR

mercor
Part-timemid€70-90/hour

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.