Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Experts [Undergraduate/Master's] Part-time NEW

Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Experts [Undergraduate/Master’s]

$40-$60 per hour

Hourly contract

Remote

Mercor is seeking undergraduate and master’s-level experts in physics, chemistry, or astronomy to support a high-impact project with one of the world’s leading AI labs. This work involves contributing scientific expertise to the development of cutting-edge large language models. Freelancers will help curate complex, domain-specific problems that train the next generation of frontier AI systems. This is a fully remote, short-term engagement with potential to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and review challenging, discipline-specific problems in physics, chemistry, or astronomy
• Design detailed solutions and LaTeX-formatted content for AI training purposes
• Provide feedback to refine problem structures
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team on problem quality and relevance

Ideal Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or master’s student in physics, chemistry, astronomy, or a closely related field at a top US, UK, Australian, NZ or Canadian university.
• OR 1+ year of full-time experience in a physics, chemistry, or astronomy-related field
• Advanced proficiency in LaTeX for scientific problem formatting
• Previous participation in a science olympiad
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

More About the Opportunity

• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
• Expected contribution: 15–20 hours per week, with potential to scale to 40+ hours
• Project start: October; rolling applications accepted throughout
• Initial commitment: 1 months, with potential for extension

Compensation & Contract Terms

• Classified as an independent contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Compensation based on hours worked; competitive rates for domain experts

Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started
• Complete a brief form and AI-based screening interview (total time: ~20–30 minutes)
• Open to applicants residing in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand

About Mercor

• Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
• Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
• Thousands of professionals across science, law, engineering, and the arts partner with Mercor on frontier AI research projects

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.