Physics Research Scientist, $73/hr

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-05-31
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  • *About The Job
  • *Mercor
    connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include
  • *Benchmark**
    ,
  • *General Catalyst**
    ,
  • *Peter Thiel**
    ,
  • *Adam D'Angelo**
    ,
  • *Larry Summers**
    , and
  • *Jack Dorsey**
    .
  • *Position:**
    Physics AI Evaluator
  • *Type:
  • *Full-time or Part-time Contract Work
  • Compensation:
  • $73/hour
  • *Location:
  • *USA, UK, Canada, EU
  • *Role Responsibilities
  • Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in physics contexts.
  • Evaluate LLM-generated responses to physics-related queries for conceptual accuracy and reasoning quality.
  • Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge.
  • Annotate model responses by identifying strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences.
  • Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks.
  • *Qualifications
  • *Must-Have
  • PhD in Physics or closely related field.
  • Deep expertise in Classical Mechanics & Dynamics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, or Relativity.
  • Significant experience using large language models (LLMs).
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to explain complex physics concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing technical writing.
  • *Preferred
  • Experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work.
  • Experience teaching or explaining physics concepts to non-experts.
  • Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks.
  • *Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form
  • Resources & Support
  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
  • PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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