Condensed Matter Physicist - PhD

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Condensed Matter Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Commitment: 10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate research-level physics problems in your subfield to enhance AI model reasoning.
• Design and solve complex physics challenges, ensuring solutions are verifiable by specialists.
• Review and audit completed work for accuracy and completeness in physics research.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the team, maintaining flexible hours.
• Develop and improve AI model training using your domain expertise and technical skills.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in condensed matter physics or a closely related field.
• Published work on specific phenomena listed in the job description.
• Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
• Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.
• English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.

Preferred

• Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code.

Start Date

• Immediate start.

Interview Process

• Apply and complete the attached form.
• Papers and authorship verification against the public record.
• Possible onboarding or a short live alignment call.
• Brief 30 to 45 minute assessment if needed.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.