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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.Role DescriptionMercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.Key Domains•Fundamental Physics:Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Statistical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Physics, Optics and Acoustics•Modern & Applied Physics:Electromagnetism and Photonics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics•Space and Cosmological Sciences:Astrophysics and Cosmology•Engineering Disciplines:Electrical Engineering, Control Theory and Control Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringKey Responsibilities• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.• Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.Requirements• PhD (or PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.• Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.• Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is required.Role Details• Part-time (30 hours/week)• Remote and asynchronous work environment• Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributorsCompensation• Contractor position via Mercor• $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth• Weekly payments through Stripe Connect

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