Astrophysics Specialist - Fully Remote

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: Physics PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data by creating challenging problems in General Relativity , Astrophysics , and Cosmology .
• Evaluate the impact of AI models on future innovations in the field.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data quality and relevance.
• Work independently to complete 4-6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours.
• Follow complex instructions with high attention to detail .

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe .
• High attention to detail .
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills .
• Excellent proficiency in English .

Start Date

• February ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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