SciCode Physics Expert- India

Mercor is seeking PhD holders doctoral candidates and outstanding Masters graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.

Key Domains

Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them feel free to apply were excited to have you on the team!

Fundamental Physics: Theoretical Mechanics Theoretical Optics Statistical Mechanics Thermodynamics Fluid Physics Optics and Acoustics

Modern & Applied Physics: Electromagnetism and Photonics Atomic and Molecular Physics Solid State Physics Semiconductor Physics Biophysics

Space and Cosmological Sciences: Astrophysics and Cosmology

Engineering Disciplines: Electrical Engineering Control Theory and Control Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness conceptual rigor and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.

• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling experimental methods and theoretical frameworks in physics.

• Identify factual errors reasoning flaws and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.

• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.

• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.

Requirements

• PhD (candidate/recipient) or Masters 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 particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation is required.

Role Details

• Part-time (20 hours/week)

• Remote and asynchronous work environment

• Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors

Compensation

• Contractor position via Mercor

• $20$30/hour depending on expertise and domain depth

• Weekly payments through Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.