RemoteListed Jun 12, 2026
Physics Expert - 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 (Advanced Quantum, Electrodynamics & Classical Mechanics)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:4–6 tasks/week
Role Responsibilities
Develop challenging problems in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics to inform future AI innovation.
Create high-quality data sets to advance state-of-the-art large language models.
Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data relevance and accuracy.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
Contribute 4–6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours of rigorous physics expertise.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
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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- Jun 12, 2026
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