High Energy Physics PhD Expert

About the role

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. This is a contract position for a High Energy Physicist (PhD), fully remote, with a duration of 8 to 10 weeks and a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate research-level physics problems in your subfield to enhance AI model reasoning.
• Design and solve complex physics challenges, ensuring solutions are verifiable by specialists.
• Review and audit completed work for accuracy and adherence to domain principles.
• Collaborate independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance.
• Utilize LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter for problem-solving and documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory, or a closely related field.
• Published work on specific phenomena, not adjacent ones.
• Loop-calculation experience for quasi-PDF areas.
• Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
• Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.
• English proficiency at B2 level or above, including written reasoning.

Skills

LaTeX, Python, SymPy, Jupyter.

Pay

$80–$110 per hour.

Schedule

8 to 10 weeks duration, approximately 10 hours per week.