Plasma & Fusion Physics Expert at Mercor

Plasma & Fusion Physics Expert | $75/hr | Worldwide Remote

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to advance expert-level scientific reasoning in frontier AI models. We are seeking experienced plasma and fusion physics professionals to design rigorous problems, review peer submissions, and evaluate AI-generated solutions for scientific accuracy and depth.

What You'll Do

• Design expert-level problems spanning plasma physics and fusion energy topics, including magnetic confinement, tokamak and stellarator design, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), and gyrokinetics
• Review problems authored by peers, assessing clarity, genuine difficulty, and ground-truth correctness
• Evaluate and compare AI model outputs, delivering Accept / Revise / Reject verdicts supported by detailed written rationale

Ideal Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience in plasma physics, fusion energy, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with magnetic-confinement fusion systems (tokamak or stellarator), MHD, plasma transport, or gyrokinetic simulation
• Strong scientific writing skills and meticulous attention to technical detail

This is a flexible, hourly contractor role open to qualified experts worldwide. Contribute to shaping the next generation of AI scientific reasoning from wherever you work best.