Physics AI Research Project

Mercor is recruiting Physics PhD holders to participate in a short-term, high-impact pilot with a leading frontier AI laboratory. This remote, asynchronous opportunity focuses on advancing AI reasoning and problem-solving capabilities within advanced physics domains. Collaborate with top researchers, contribute to cutting-edge benchmarks, and help shape the future of scientific AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate physics reasoning and proofs for AI systems.
• Author, refine, and validate technical content in advanced physics.
• Design and assess research-style questions and benchmarking tasks.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI scientific reasoning.
• Collaborate closely with AI researchers in a select cohort.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PhD in Physics from a top 20 institution (required).
• Recent or current academic/research experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in advanced physics domains and problem-solving.
• Ability to articulate complex reasoning formally and precisely.
• Experience designing or evaluating scientific benchmarks/questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working remotely and asynchronously.
• Availability for flexible engagement (5-40 hrs/week).
• Eligible to work as an independent contractor.
• Commitment to high-quality, impactful contributions.