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Physics PhD - Quantum Mechanics Expert

@ Mercor

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Toronto, Ontario

$85/hr
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Overview

Mercor is hiring a remote contract Physics PhD to write challenging problems in statistical mechanics, condensed matter and AMO physics to create high-quality data for AI research. The role pays $85/hour for 4-6 tasks per week, with a February start and rolling applications. Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics from the US, UK, Canada or Western Europe.

Pay:

$85 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Develop challenging physics problems in statistical mechanics, condensed matter and AMO physics
  • Contribute to projects involving large language models
  • Create high-quality data for AI innovation
  • Collaborate with AI research teams on data quality and relevance

Requirements summary:

  • PhD in Physics
  • Graduate degree from US, UK, Canada or Western Europe
  • High attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Excellent proficiency in English

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Quantum mechanicsResearchWork independentlyAttention to detailCommunication skills
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DepartmentResearch & science
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHome
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyPhysics

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We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.

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Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.

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654,507
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5,250
Reported office locations
  • San Francisco, California 94105, US
Business categories
  • Employment
  • Software
  • Recruiting
  • Data Collection and Labeling
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
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  • Mercor
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483,600,000

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Mercor is defining the future of work. We connect human expertise with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models.

FieldValue
IndustrySoftware Development
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2023
Open jobs on Jobsy1,626
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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
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, AMO Physics, and other sub-domains.
  • Contribute to a project involving state-of-the-art large language models.
  • Create high-quality data to inform the future of AI innovation.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in 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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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