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Physicist Research Scientist
Location
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Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$73 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Role Description
- 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.
Requirements
- Full-time or Part-time Contract Work
- Compensation: $73/hour
- Location: USA, UK, Canada, EU
Application Process
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
- Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Requirements
- 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.
- Full-time or Part-time Contract Work
- Compensation: $73/hour
- Location: USA, UK, Canada, EU
- Application Process
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
- Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process
- For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
- Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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