Physics Expert (Olympiad or PhD) Part-time NEW

Physics Expert (Olympiad or PhD)

$75 per hour

Hourly contract

Remote

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group on a project to advance frontier physics problem-solving in multilingual contexts. We are seeking physics experts with either International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) or a PhD in physics. The goal of this project is to collect, organize, and curate high-level physics questions and resources from diverse international sources to support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify advanced physics questions and resources (in any language)
• Curate and organize files into a structured dataset
• Ensure the scientific accuracy and difficulty level of sourced materials
• Extract detailed reasoning frameworks and analyses from academic source materials

Ideal Qualifications

• Background in physics with one of the following:
• Medalist or participant in the International Physics Olympiad (preferred)
• PhD in any subfield of physics

Other qualifications:

• Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of physics problems
• Multilingual background or experience working with international physics resources preferred
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

More About the Opportunity

• Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule
• Expected time commitment: 10–20 hours/week
• Short-term engagement, estimated 1–2 months
• Flexible participation for experts with varying availability

Compensation & Contract Terms

• $75/hour for services rendered
• Independent contractor engagement
• Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

• Submit your resume or CV highlighting physics background and relevant achievements
• Complete a brief form outlining your availability and language skills
• Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps

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 domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have partnered with Mercor to contribute to frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

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