Sr. Research Scientist PhD Physicist

4 weeks ago

Canada Mercor Full time

Sr. Research Scientist PhD Physicist 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Mercor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90.00/hr - $150.00/hr About The Job 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 Details Position: Physics Expert Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $90–$150/hour Location: Remote Duration: 5–6 weeks Commitment: Flexible, project‑based Role Responsibilities Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across diverse fields to enhance AI model reasoning. Review AI‑generated proofs and solutions for correctness and rigor, ensuring high‑quality outputs. Provide structured feedback to improve mathematical reasoning models and identify gaps in writing. Collaborate with AI research teams to refine model evaluation techniques and benchmarks. Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance. Qualifications Must‑Have PhD in Physics (not applied physics or engineering) Graduated from a top 30 physics program in the US, UK, or Canada Strong background in advanced problem‑solving with the ability to articulate reasoning and reference theorems Preferred Ideally active in research/academia Compensation & Legal Independent contractor arrangement Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Submit your resume Complete an AI interview based on your resume Qualified applicants will receive follow‑up within a few days with next steps Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: For any help or support, reach out to: Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Part‑time Job function Research Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr

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