[Hiring] Physics PhD - String Theory Expert @Mercor

Role 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.

Position: Physics PhD Experts (String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation.
• Collaborate with AI labs to create high-quality data for large language models.
• Evaluate and improve AI model outputs using domain expertise.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
• Contribute 4-6 tasks weekly, each requiring several hours of rigorous work.

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

• Start Date: February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.