Physics Expert (PhD, Master's, or Olympiad Participants)
Mercor • Remote • Posted 116 days ago
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$70/task
Posted
116d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier physics problem-solving. We are looking for physics experts who hold a PhD or Master’s degree, or have experience participating in the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). The goal of this project is to create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style physics problems that cause the frontier AI models to fail (i.e. generate an incorrect response) and support the training of cutting-edge AI models.
This is a short-term, high impact, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
1. Role Overview
PhD or Master’s degree
International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style physics problems
2. Key Responsibilities
original & advanced IPhO-style physics
correctness, clarity and style
logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs
clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning
3. Required Qualifications
Note: Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX
Master’s or PhD in physics
Olympiad participant or medalist
Other qualifications
core theoretical and experimental concepts
articulate reasoning and derivations
4. More About the Opportunity
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in STEM
Compensation Analysis
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $70/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work—no client management or administrative bloat.
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