Advanced Physics Expert (Remote) at Mercor

Advanced Physics Expert (Remote)

Company: Mercor
Location: Remote
Hourly Rate: $45.50/hr

Overview:

Mercor is seeking an Advanced Physics Expert to develop and refine high-quality, undergraduate-level physics reasoning questions designed to evaluate and enhance AI models. Your deep understanding of physics principles and strong problem-solving skills will be crucial in creating accurate, challenging, and engaging test materials.

Responsibilities:

• Question Development: Create well-structured physics questions focused on reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving.

• Solution Validation: Ensure all solutions are accurate, complete, and emphasize logical reasoning rather than mere computation.

• Difficulty Scaling: Categorize and refine questions into appropriate difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard) to balance rigor and accessibility.

• Real-World Relevance: Craft scenarios that reflect practical, real-world applications of physics, avoiding overly abstract or trivial content.

• Quality Assurance: Maintain high-quality standards by verifying alignment with physics principles, avoiding ambiguity, factual inaccuracies, or unrealistic assumptions.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Physics or a closely related discipline.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in teaching, research, or applied physics.

• Proficiency in undergraduate-level physics topics, including Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, and Quantum Mechanics.

• Excellent writing, communication, and critical-thinking abilities.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Application Process:

1. AI Screening: Complete a short 5-minute AI-driven interview to demonstrate your question-creation skills.

2. Project Invitation: Successful candidates will be invited to join the project.

Important: Only applicants who complete the initial vetting quiz will be considered.

About Mercor:

• Headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

• Specializes in recruiting subject matter experts for leading AI research labs.

• Backed by prominent investors, including Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.