Physics Teacher | Upto $83/hr Part-time
Mercor · India
- Hybrid
- Part-time
- $83,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Evaluate AI models on physics problems.
- Create physics problem sets and solutions.
- Annotate data for AI model training.
- Work remotely and asynchronously.
- Requires PhD or extensive physics experience.
About the role
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 Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $75–$83/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Author and review technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance on physics problems.
- Produce original problem sets grounded in experimental setups, field/wave diagrams, and phase-space plots.
- Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks to ensure accuracy.
- Annotate tasks to improve AI model outputs and training data quality.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and enhance model performance.
- Collaborate with AI research teams to provide feedback and improve task quality.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in Physics, MS in Physics with 3+ years research or teaching experience, or BS in Physics with 5+ years tutoring, lab work, or applied physics practice.
- Working fluency in at least two of: classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics/statistical mechanics, optics.
- Comfortable reading and interpreting experimental setups, field/wave diagrams, and phase-space plots.
- Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form.
Compensation & Legal
Hourly contractor
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
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Physics Expertise
- AI Model Evaluation
- Technical Writing
- Problem Set Creation
- Solution Development
- Data Annotation
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
Skills & topics
- Physics Expert
- Physics
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Technical Writing
- Remote
- Contractor
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Optics
- Research
- Teaching
- Tutoring
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your advanced physics knowledge (PhD, MS, BS with experience) and any AI-related projects or experience.
- Prepare for AI interview: Be ready to discuss your technical writing skills and problem-solving approach based on your resume.
- Understand the platform: Familiarize yourself with the Mercor platform and the application process via their documentation.
- Submit promptly: Complete all application steps, including resume upload and AI interview, to be considered.
Technical preparation
Review core physics concepts thoroughly.,Practice interpreting physics diagrams.,Prepare to write clear, step-by-step solutions.,Familiarize with AI interview platforms.
Behavioral questions
Discuss your experience creating physics problems.,Explain how you ensure accuracy in solutions.,Describe your remote work and async collaboration.,Share an example of providing feedback to teams.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mercor's application process for a Physics Expert?
- The application process for a Physics Expert at Mercor involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. It typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Physics Expert role at Mercor?
- To qualify for the Physics Expert role, you need a PhD in Physics, an MS in Physics with 3+ years of research/teaching, or a BS in Physics with 5+ years of relevant practical experience. Fluency in at least two core physics areas is also required.
- Can I work as a part-time Physics Expert for Mercor?
- Yes, the Physics Expert position at Mercor requires a commitment of 20 hours per week, making it a part-time contract role.
- What kind of physics knowledge is needed for Mercor's Physics Expert job?
- Mercor seeks expertise in at least two of the following: classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics/statistical mechanics, and optics. You should also be comfortable interpreting physics diagrams.
- What is the compensation for a Physics Expert at Mercor?
- Physics Experts at Mercor are compensated on an hourly basis, with rates ranging from $75 to $83 per hour.
- Is the Physics Expert position at Mercor a remote role?
- Yes, the Physics Expert position at Mercor is a fully remote role, allowing you to work from any location.
- How does Mercor use AI in its hiring process for the Physics Expert role?
- Mercor utilizes AI for an interview stage based on your uploaded resume. This AI assessment is part of the initial application process.
- What is the expected commitment for the Physics Expert role?
- The expected commitment for the Physics Expert role is 20 hours per week, structured as a contract position.