
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
Responsibilities: (Training support will be provided)
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Develop, solve, and review complex physics problems with real-world applications.
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Apply domain expertise in areas such as condensed matter physics, optics, quantum information/computing, computational physics, astrophysics, or particle physics.
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Collaborate asynchronously with other experts and AI researchers to enhance model reasoning and understanding.
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Ensure high standards of accuracy, clarity, and analytical rigor in all developed content.
Requirements:
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Master’s or PhD in Physics from a top U.S. university (or equivalent).
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Experience coding in Python or MATLAB for academic or research purposes.
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Fluent in English
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Strong expertise in one or more specialized subfields of physics.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Application Process: (Takes 20 min)
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Upload resume
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AI interview based on your resume (15 min)
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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.
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
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Remote work
Work from the comfort of your home, or wherever you want
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Flexible hours
Work anytime, you set your schedule
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Weekly payouts
Don't wait weeks to get paid
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Flex your expertise
Apply your skills to the development of the world's most exciting industry