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Physics Olympiad Medalist at Mercor
posted 9 months agoPhysics Olympiad Medalist | $55–70/hr | Remote Worldwide
Mercor is seeking accomplished Physics Olympiad Medalists to support a leading AI lab in advancing research and infrastructure for next-generation machine learning systems. This is a fast-paced pilot project offering the opportunity to contribute your expertise to cutting-edge AI research while evaluating and improving model-generated solutions.
About the Role
This engagement focuses on diagnosing and solving real-world problems in your domain of expertise. You'll work directly with advanced AI systems to help drive improvements in solution generation and model performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Grade and evaluate model-generated solutions against established rubrics
- Provide expert feedback to improve AI solution-generation capabilities
- Apply your Physics Olympiad expertise to assess complex problem-solving approaches
Ideal Qualifications
- Medal recipient from a Physics Olympiad competition within the past 5 years
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Project Details
- Expected workload: 30 hours per week
- Start date: Immediately
- End date: January 17 (fast turnaround)
- Potential for expansion based on early project iterations
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.