RemoteListed Jun 21, 2026
Quantum Physicist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr
mercor
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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)
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Originally posted on Himalayas
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- Jun 21, 2026
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- Jul 27, 2026
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