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Professor of Physics

Professor of Physics

MercorWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Overview

Position : Physics Subject Matter Expert – Contractor, Remote

Commitment : 10-20 hours per week

Contribute expertise to a project involving frontier large language models. Craft high-quality problems with real-world applicability.

Base pay range : $65.00 / hr - $75.00 / hr

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Company Introduction 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.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
  • Craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real-world applicability.
  • Ensure the work is fully remote and asynchronous.
  • Contribute to a cutting-edge project with potential for increased hours and extension.
  • Shape the future of AI innovation through impactful problem-solving.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in Physics from a top US university
  • High attention to detail
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent proficiency in English
  • Based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI model training and evaluation
  • Familiarity with large language models
  • Engagement Details

  • Compensation : $65-75 / hour
  • Contract Type : Hourly contractor
  • Schedule : 10-20 hours per week, fully remote
  • Start Date : Late September
  • Payment : Weekly via Stripe Connect
  • Application Process

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    Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Contract
  • Job function : Science, Research, and Information Technology
  • Industries : Software Development
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