Physics PhD

6 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mercor Full time

Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group to engage experts with advanced training in physics. PhD graduates in Physics from a US/UK/CA top 30 pure physics program are encouraged to participate. This cutting-edge project focuses on strengthening AI systems' reasoning capabilities through rigorous problem-solving and theorem-based evaluation. You will be applying graduate-level expertise to assess and validate complex mathematical reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across diverse fields

  • Review AI-generated proofs and solutions for correctness and rigor

  • Provide structured feedback to improve mathematical reasoning models

Ideal Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics (not applied physics or engineering)

  • Graduated from a top 30 physics program in the US, UK, or Canada

  • Ideally active in research/academia

  • Strong background in advanced problem-solving, with ability to clearly articulate articulate reasoning, reference theorems, and identify gaps in writing

More About the Opportunity

  • Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule

  • Flexible, project-based engagements

  • 5-6 week engagement with potential for additional opportunities

Compensation & Contract Terms

  • Competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with your background & experience

  • Independent contractor arrangement

  • Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

  • Submit your resume and complete an interview to get started (if we do not have one already on file)

  • Qualified applicants will receive follow-up within a few days with next steps

About Mercor

  • Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

  • Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

  • Thousands of professionals across domains such as law, engineering, research, and creative services contract with Mercor to contribute to frontier AI projects


  • Physics Expert

    3 days ago


    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mercor Full time

    Mercor is seeking Physics PhDs for a premier project with one of the world's top AI labs. In this role, you will contribute your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge project involving frontier large language models. Specifically, you will craft high-quality, challenging problems in your domain expertise with real-world applicability to inform the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Amazon Full time

    DescriptionAre you a PhD student interested in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, automated reasoning, or robotics? We are looking for skilled scientists capable of putting theory into practice through experimentation and invention, leveraging science techniques and implementing systems to work on massive datasets in an effort to...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Cisco Full time

    Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.Applications are accepted until further notice.Meet the TeamOur hardworking team members are busy programming magic across...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Xanadu Full time

    About Xanadu:Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before.  What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able...

  • Chemical Engineer

    2 days ago


    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mitrex - Building-Integrated Solar Technology Full time

    Company:GCAT Group Mitrex & CladifyPosition: Chemical Engineer Ph.DLocation:41 Racine Rd. Etobicoke On.Job Type:Full-time (In-Office)Industry:Construction Manufacturing: Building Envelope and Sustainable DesignHourly: $$About Mitrex & Cladify Inc. :Mitrex is a leading innovator in building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) technology, revolutionizing the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Autodesk Full time

    Job Requisition ID #25WD90807Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated Researcher to join our team. This role focuses on advancing the capabilities of large language models (LLMs), and vision-language models (VLMs), in generative CAD tasks. The ideal candidate will have a Masters, PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with a strong...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lyft Full time

    At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.Lyft's Data Science Team builds mathematical models underpinning the platform's core services. Compared to other technology companies of a similar size, the set of problems that we tackle is...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Xanadu Full time

    About XanaduXanadu's mission is to build useful quantum computers. We are a team of learners, innovators, and problem solvers, creating technology that has never been built before. Few people get to be a part of something like this—a journey where success can lead to solving some of the world's most challenging problems and fundamentally changing the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Xanadu Full time

    About Xanadu:Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Xanadu Full time

    About Xanadu:Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before.  What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able...