Quantum Physicist - Fully Remote
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for:
mercor
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Physics, Research Scientist, AI Business & Operations, Medical Physicist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 (String theory, QFT, Particle physics & Nuclear physics) Type:
Contract Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location:
Remote Role
- 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.
Must-Have
- 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 .
February ; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
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