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Mercor

Physics PhD - AI Researcher

Mercor, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr About Mercor

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

AI Research Scientist Type

Contractor Compensation

$50–$60/hour Location

Remote Commitment

30 hours/week Role Responsibilities

Evaluate the scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics. Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics. Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs. Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems. Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools. Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD (or PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning. Excellent written communication and analytical abilities. Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting. Preferred

Proficiency in Python for scientific analysis or model evaluation. Compensation & Legal

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