Physics Expert Job | Crossing Hurdles
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Physics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Remote - United States, Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

​Organization: Mercor

Position: Physics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Referral Partner: Crossing Hurdles

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: $65–$75/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

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Responsibilities: (Training support will be provided)

  • Develop, solve, and review complex physics problems with real-world applications.

  • Apply domain expertise in areas such as condensed matter physics, optics, quantum information/computing, computational physics, astrophysics, or particle physics.

  • Collaborate asynchronously with other experts and AI researchers to enhance model reasoning and understanding.

  • Ensure high standards of accuracy, clarity, and analytical rigor in all developed content.

 

Requirements:

  • Master’s or PhD in Physics from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).

  • Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for academic or research purposes.

  • Fluent in English

  • Strong expertise in one or more specialized subfields of physics.

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

 

Application Process: (Takes 20 min)

  • Upload resume

  • AI interview based on your resume (15 min)

  • Submit form

About Mercor

Mercor connects and hires top creative and technical talent to build and train cutting-edge AI models, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

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About Crossing Hurdles

At Crossing Hurdles, we work as a referral partner. We refer candidates to Mercor that collaborates with the world’s leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Remote work

Work from the comfort of your home, or wherever you want

  • Flexible hours

Work anytime, you set your schedule

  • Weekly payouts

Don't wait weeks to get paid

  • Flex your expertise

Apply your skills to the development of the world's most exciting industry

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