Physics PhD Coding Experts

Remote

Mercor is partnering with leading AI labs on a new benchmark for scientific computing. You will author original, executable research problems that today's frontier models cannot solve.

Domains - depth required in at least two subdomains (with a coding focus)

• condensed matter
• optics
• quantum information/computing
• computational physics
• astrophysics
• particle physics

• Source your own material: a published paper, a Kaggle dataset, an open-source repository, or a scenario you design
• Write scientific prompts based on the input
• Build the grading criteria that define a correct answer
• Calibrate against frontier models — a task ships only when strong models fail it more often than they succeed

• PhD in physics, applied physics, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated depth in at least two of the following subdomains: condensed matter, optics, quantum information/computing, computational physics, astrophysics, particle physics
• Working proficiency in Python, R, or another relevant programming language for scientific computing
• Comfortable with Git/Git Hub and running code in Docker — authoring runs through a pull-request workflow with automated quality checks

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Prior scientific software or research engineering experience

Duration: 6 weeks

Commitment: part-time, 20+ hours per week

Start date:

immediate

You will be engaged as an independent contractor.

This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.

Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.

Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.

Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.

Please note:

We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.