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: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physicist (PhD) Type:Contract Compensation:$80–$110/hour Location:Remote Duration:8 to 10 week Commitment:10 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in physics to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
Review complex physics problems for alignment with domain principles and methodologies.
Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
Develop evaluation rubrics and benchmarks for assessing AI-generated physics tasks and solutions.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency, relevance, and coverage across datasets.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
PhD in atomic, molecular or optical physics or a closely related field.
Published work on the specific phenomena mentioned.
A verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.
English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Apply and complete the attached form.
We verify your papers and authorship.
Onboard directly or invite to a short live alignment call.
A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Atlanta, Georgia (Remote)
Salary
$80–$110 Per Hour
Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Data Setsunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Modelingunmatched
Physicsunmatched
Publicationsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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