Undergraduate Physics Expert at Mercor

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.