AMO Physicist - Research Specialist

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: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physicist (PhD) Type: Contract Compensation: $80–$110/hour Location: Remote Duration: 8 to 10 week Commitment: 10 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in physics to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs . • Review complex physics problems for alignment with domain principles and methodologies. • Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance. • Develop evaluation rubrics and benchmarks for assessing AI-generated physics tasks and solutions. • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency, relevance, and coverage across datasets. • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance . Qualifications Must-Have • PhD in atomic, molecular or optical physics or a closely related field. • Published work on the specific phenomena mentioned. • A verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers. • Working proficiency with LaTeX , Python , SymPy , and Jupyter . • English at B2 or above , including written reasoning. Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Apply and complete the attached form. • We verify your papers and authorship. • Onboard directly or invite to a short live alignment call. • A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed. Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: • For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas