Quantum Information Physicist - PhD

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. Position: Quantum Information Science Physicist (PhD). Type: Contract. Location: Remote. Duration: 8 to 10 weeks. Commitment: 10 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex research-level physics problems in your subfield to enhance AI model reasoning.
• Design and solve problems, ensuring solutions are comprehensive for peer verification.
• Review and audit completed work for accuracy and adherence to quantum information principles.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to refine model outputs and improve training data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Must-Have PhD in quantum information, quantum optics or a closely related field.
• Published work on specific phenomena listed in the research areas.
• 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.

Pay

$80–$110/hour

Schedule

Commitment: 10 hours/week. Duration: 8 to 10 weeks.