Condensed Matter Physicist - Fully Remote | Upto $90/hr

Job Description

Job Description

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 Experts (Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter & AMO Physics)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex physics problems to inform AI model training and innovation.
• Develop high-quality datasets by creating challenging problems in Statistical mechanics, Condensed matter physics, or Atomic, molecular, and optical physics.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs and improve data quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet weekly task goals while ensuring rigor and precision.
• Shape the future of AI innovation through expert-level contributions in physics.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics specializing 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
• 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.