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Research Physicist | Upto $85/hr Hourly

Mercor
York, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
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 Subject Matter Expert

Type: Contract

Compensation: $85/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in Physics to inform future AI innovations.
  • Create high-quality data sets for AI model training and evaluation.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance model outputs.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines.
  • Leverage expertise in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, and AMO Physics.


Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics with specialization in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics.
  • 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


Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com


PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Salary : $85

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