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Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows. Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus. Equal Employment Opportunity Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.
Physics Expert
Location
United States + 10 moreAll locations: United States | United Kingdom | Canada | Germany | France | Belgium | Switzerland | Netherlands | Austria | Luxembourg | Monaco
Posted
86 days ago
Salary
$70 - $90 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Physics Expert
Mercor
Role Description - Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. - Evaluate and improve AI model performance using rigorous physics expertise. - Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality of training data. - Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute effectively. - Follow complex instructions to ensure the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content. Qualifications - PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology. - Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe. - High attention to detail. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent proficiency in English. Requirements - Contract position. - Compensation: $70–$90/hour. - Location: Remote. - Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week. Company Description
Job Requirements
- PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
- Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
- High attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent proficiency in English.
- Contract position.
- Compensation: $70–$90/hour.
- Location: Remote.
- Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week.
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