Research Physicist

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 Expert Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week Role Responsibilities Develop challenging problems in Statistical mechanics , condensed matter physics , and atomic, molecular, and optical physics to enhance AI model training . Evaluate the quality and rigor of AI-generated content to improve model outputs . Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure high-quality data informs future AI innovations . Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines while maintaining high standards. Provide structured feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance. Qualifications Must-Have PhD in Physics with specialization in Statistical mechanics , condensed matter physics , or atomic, molecular and optical physics . 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) 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 PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.