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 Specialist
Type : Contractor
Compensation : $20–$30 / hour
Location : Remote
Commitment : 30 hours / week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate scientific correctness and conceptual rigor of LLM-generated responses in physics and engineering topics.
- Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.
- Identify factual errors and reasoning flaws in model outputs to enhance accuracy.
- 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.Strong proficiency in Python for scientific analysis and model evaluation.Compensation & Legal
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Skills Required
Mathematical Modeling, Python