Physics Researcher - Fully Remote

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 (Top 50 Program, US/UK/CA) Type:
Contract Compensation: $70–$180/hour

Location:

Remote

• Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across various subfields.
• Review AI-generated proofs , derivations, and solutions for correctness, rigor, and clarity.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unsupported reasoning in model outputs.
• Apply relevant citations, principles, and formal reasoning where appropriate.
• Work independently to complete tasks within 24 hours when work is available.
• Collaborate asynchronously with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities .

• PhD in Physics from a top 50 physics program in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada.
• Degree must be in Physics rather than applied physics, engineering, or a closely related applied discipline.
• Strong graduate-level problem-solving ability across advanced physics topics.
• Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference relevant theorems or principles, and identify gaps in written solutions.
• Able to commit approximately 15 hours per week .

• Ideally active in research or academia.

• Available to begin immediately