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Physics PhD - Quantum Specialist

Physics PhD - Quantum Specialist

Mercor • London, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Remote
  • Quick Apply
Job description

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 PhD Experts (Advanced Quantum, Electrodynamics & Classical Mechanics)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop challenging problems in Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Advanced Electrodynamics, or Advanced Classical Mechanics to inform future AI innovation.
  • Create high-quality data sets to advance state-of-the-art large language models.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data relevance and accuracy.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
  • Contribute 4–6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours of rigorous physics expertise.

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
  • 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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