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: AI Research Scientist
Type:Contractor
Compensation:$50$60/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:30 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate the scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.
- Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.
- Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.
- Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.
- Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD (or PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.
- Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
Preferred
- Proficiency in Python for scientific analysis or model evaluation.
Compensation & Legal
- Contractor position via Mercor
- Weekly payments through Stripe Connect
Application Process (Takes 2030 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: [Confidential Information]
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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