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Physicist - Research Scientist
Location
United States + 10 moreAll locations: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, Luxembourg, Monaco
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$70 - $90 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Role Description
- Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
- Contribute to high-quality data creation for state-of-the-art large language models.
- Evaluate and refine AI model training and outputs with rigorous physics expertise.
- Collaborate asynchronously and independently to meet project deadlines.
- Ensure complex instructions are followed accurately to enhance AI model performance.
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.
- Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
Requirements
- Contract position.
- Compensation: $70–$90/hour.
- Location: Remote.
- Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week.
Company Description
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.
Job Requirements
- PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.
- Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
- Contract position.
- Compensation: $70–$90/hour.
- Location: Remote.
- Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week.
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