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PhD Physicist – String-Theory Expert

AI Research ScientistMachine Learning EngineerOtherRemoteMid LevelH1B No Sponsor

Location

United States + 10 moreAll locations: United States | United Kingdom | Canada | Germany | France | Belgium | Switzerland | Netherlands | Austria | Luxembourg | Monaco

Posted

91 days ago

Salary

$70 - $90 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

PhD Physicist – String-Theory Expert

Mercor

Role Description - Develop challenging problems in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics to inform AI innovation. - Contribute to high-quality data creation for state-of-the-art large language models. - Evaluate and refine AI model training and outputs with rigorous physics expertise. - Collaborate asynchronously and independently to meet project deadlines. - Ensure complex instructions are followed accurately to enhance AI model performance. Qualifications - PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics. - Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe. - High attention to detail. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent proficiency in English. Requirements - Start Date: February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Benefits - Compensation: $70–$90/hour. - Location: Remote. - Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week. Application Process - Upload resume. - AI interview based on your resume. - Submit form. Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process . - For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com . - Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • PhD in Physics with specialization in String theory, Quantum Field theory, particle physics, or nuclear physics.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Compensation: $70–$90/hour.
  • Location: Remote.
  • Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week.
  • Application Process
  • Upload resume.
  • AI interview based on your resume.
  • Submit form.
  • Resources & Support
  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process .
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com .
  • Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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