Mercor
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$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr 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: AI Research Specialist Type: Contractor Compensation: $50–$60/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 30 hours/week Role Responsibilities
Evaluate 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
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. Compensation & Legal
Contractor position via Mercor Weekly payments through Stripe Connect Application Process
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For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr 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: AI Research Specialist Type: Contractor Compensation: $50–$60/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 30 hours/week Role Responsibilities
Evaluate 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
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. Compensation & Legal
Contractor position via Mercor Weekly payments through Stripe Connect Application Process
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/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
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