Assistant Professor of PhysicsMercor • WorkFromHome, Southland, New Zealand

Assistant Professor of Physics

Mercor • WorkFromHome, Southland, New Zealand

30+ days ago

Job description

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

Physics Subject Matter Expert – Contract.

Compensation : $65–$75 per hour.
Location : Remote.
Commitment : 15–20 hours per week.

Role Responsibilities

Collaborate asynchronously with a team of experts in Physics.

Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.

Elevate the quality of AI models by integrating domain expertise.

Work independently to improve AI model performance.

Ensure high-quality outputs in Physics through rigorous problem solving.

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Physics from a top U.S. university.

Experience coding in Python and MATLAB for projects or research.

Field-specific experience in Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Quantum Information / Computing, Computational Physics, Astrophysics, or Particle Physics.

High attention to detail.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent proficiency in English.

Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, U.K., or Australia.

Start Date

Late December; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

Short interview to assess domain expertise.

Paid up to 1 hour for onboarding time, including screening and onboarding videos.

Compensation & Legal

Legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.

Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (takes 20–30 min)

Upload resume.

Complete AI interview based on your resume.

Submit online form.

Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check :

For help or support, reach out to :

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

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Science

Industries

Software Development

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