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)
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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.
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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
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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