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Quantum Physicist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

@ Mercor

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Toronto, Ontario

$70–$90/hr
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Overview

Mercor is hiring a remote contract physics PhD expert to develop challenging problems in string theory, quantum field theory, particle physics or nuclear physics for AI training. The role involves evaluating AI model outputs and contributing 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work. Pay is $70-$90 per hour, with a February start date.

Pay:

$70–$90 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Develop challenging physics problems for AI innovation
  • Collaborate with AI labs on high-quality LLM data
  • Evaluate and improve AI model outputs
  • Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly

Requirements summary:

  • PhD in physics in string theory, QFT, particle or nuclear physics
  • Graduate degree from US, UK, Canada or Western Europe
  • High attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Excellent English proficiency

Tools & skills

ResearchNuclear physicsWork independentlyAttention to detailCommunication skills
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentResearch & science
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHome
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationDoctorate (required)
Fields of studyPhysics, String theory, Quantum field theory, Particle physics, Nuclear physics

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Mercor

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

Full company description

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

LinkedIn followers
654,507
People associated on LinkedIn
5,250
Reported office locations
  • San Francisco, California 94105, US
Business categories
  • Employment
  • Software
  • Recruiting
  • Data Collection and Labeling
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
Other recorded names
  • Mercor
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Yes
Reported total investment
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 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: [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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