Applied Physics R&D Scientist at Mercor

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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 Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in Statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, and atomic, molecular, and optical physics to enhance AI model training.
• Evaluate the quality and rigor of AI-generated content to improve model outputs.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure high-quality data informs future AI innovations.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Provide structured feedback to improve training data quality and downstream performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in Statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, or atomic, molecular and optical physics.
• 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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Job Info:

• Company: Mercor
• Position: Applied Physics R&D Scientist
• Work Location: Toronto
• Country: CA

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