Physics Researcher - Fully Remote | Upto $180/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: Physics PhD (Top 50 Program, US/UK/CA) Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$180/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities • Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various subfields. • Review AI-generated proofs , derivations, and solutions for correctness, rigor, and clarity. • Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unsupported reasoning in model outputs. • Apply relevant citations, principles, and formal reasoning where appropriate. • Work independently to complete tasks within 24 hours when work is available. • Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities . Qualifications Must-Have • PhD in Physics from a top 50 physics program in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada. • Degree must be in Physics rather than applied physics, engineering, or a closely related applied discipline. • Strong graduate-level problem-solving ability across advanced physics topics. • Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference relevant theorems or principles, and identify gaps in written solutions. • Able to commit approximately 15 hours per week . Preferred • Ideally active in research or academia. Start Date • Available to begin immediately Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Submit your resume. • Complete an interview to get started (if we do not have one already on file). 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