Research Physicist
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
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: Research Physicist
This is a contract position focused on leveraging advanced STEM expertise.
- Type: Contract
- Compensation: $75–$95/hour
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts in your domain.
- Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
- Contribute subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models.
- Shape AI innovation by developing high-quality, challenging problems in your domain.
- Work independently to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- Master's or PhD in Physics or Math from a top US university.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
- Currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.
Start Date
Late September; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview Process
- Complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
- Paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time, including the screening process and onboarding videos if hired.
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/welcomeFor 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
- Mathematics
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- AI Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Asynchronous Collaboration
- Detail Orientation
- Communication Skills
- English Proficiency
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their approach to AI innovation and expert collaboration.
- Tailor your resume for Mercor: Highlight your Physics or Math PhD, expertise in large language models, and experience in problem-solving. Emphasize research contributions relevant to AI development.
- Prepare for the AI interview: Understand how Mercor assesses STEM PhD experts. Focus on clearly articulating your domain expertise and problem-solving methodologies, especially concerning complex scientific or mathematical challenges.
- Showcase independent work ethic: Mercor values experts who can work independently and meet deadlines. Be ready to provide examples of self-managed projects and successful asynchronous collaborations during your interview.
- Emphasize communication skills: As a remote, collaborative role, strong written and verbal communication is crucial. Practice articulating complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely, demonstrating your excellent English proficiency.
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