Theoretical Physicist - Fully Remote | Up to $110/hr

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) with remote work, 10 hours per week commitment, and an expected duration of 8 to 10 weeks. Compensation is $80–$110 per hour.

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 at B2 or above, including written reasoning.

Pay

$80–$110 per hour.

Schedule

10 hours per week commitment; expected duration of 8 to 10 weeks.