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Undergraduate Physics Expert at Mercor

posted 3 days ago
mercor.com Contractor remote in US/CA 45/hour 39 views

Undergraduate Physics Expert
$45 / hr · Hourly Contract · Remote (U.S. & Canada)

About the Role
Mercor is partnering with leading AI research teams to develop next-generation physics capabilities in large language models. As an Undergraduate Physics Expert, you’ll evaluate, refine, and validate AI-generated solutions across fundamental and applied physics, ensuring both conceptual depth and mathematical rigor.

Key Responsibilities

  • Model Training & Validation

    • Critically assess AI-produced answers to physics problems of varying complexity

    • Verify derivations, computational results, and conceptual explanations

    • Detect and correct errors in reasoning, unit consistency, and mathematical formalism

  • Content Development

    • Design training scenarios spanning introductory physics through advanced graduate-level topics

    • Craft problem sets and review guidelines for both theoretical and experimental contexts

  • Quality Assurance & Feedback

    • Ensure adherence to SI units, notation standards, and physical conventions

    • Cross-reference solutions with authoritative sources (e.g., Feynman Lectures, Landau texts, Physical Review)

    • Provide structured, actionable feedback on methodology and conceptual understanding

Core Physics Areas

  • Classical & Statistical Mechanics

  • Electromagnetism & Optics

  • Thermodynamics & Fluid Dynamics

  • Quantum Mechanics & Relativity (special and general)

  • Nuclear, Particle & Plasma Physics

  • Solid State & Condensed Matter Physics

  • Astrophysics & Cosmology

  • Atomic & Molecular Physics

Ideal Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s (or in-progress) degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or related field

  • Strong command of calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and tensor analysis

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely

  • Experience teaching, tutoring, or competing in physics competitions is a plus

  • Availability to contribute 20–40 hours per week over a 1–4 week engagement

What We Offer

  • Fully remote work with flexible, asynchronous schedule

  • Competitive weekly pay at $45/hour (via Stripe Connect)

  • Opportunity to collaborate with top researchers and shape cutting-edge AI in physics

How to Apply

  1. Submit your resume highlighting relevant physics expertise and projects.

  2. Complete a brief (10-minute) AI-led interview to demonstrate your reasoning skills.

  3. Receive onboarding details within a few days if selected.

Mercor is a San Francisco-based talent network backed by leading investors. We connect specialists with high-impact AI research projects across disciplines.

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