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Physics PhD - Quantum Mechanics Expert
mercor
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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)
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- Jul 24, 2026
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