Physics PhD

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mercor Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research group to engage experts with advanced training in physics. PhD graduates in Physics from a US/UK/CA top 30 pure physics program are encouraged to participate. This cutting-edge project focuses on strengthening AI systems' reasoning capabilities through rigorous problem-solving and theorem-based evaluation. You will be applying graduate-level expertise to assess and validate complex mathematical reasoning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems across diverse fields

  • Review AI-generated proofs and solutions for correctness and rigor

  • Provide structured feedback to improve mathematical reasoning models

Ideal Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics (not applied physics or engineering)

  • Graduated from a top 30 physics program in the US, UK, or Canada

  • Ideally active in research/academia

  • Strong background in advanced problem-solving, with ability to clearly articulate articulate reasoning, reference theorems, and identify gaps in writing

More About the Opportunity

  • Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule

  • Flexible, project-based engagements

  • 5-6 week engagement with potential for additional opportunities

Compensation & Contract Terms

  • Competitive hourly compensation, commensurate with your background & experience

  • Independent contractor arrangement

  • Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect

Application Process

  • Submit your resume and complete an interview to get started (if we do not have one already on file)

  • Qualified applicants will receive follow-up within a few days with next steps

About Mercor

  • Mercor is a talent marketplace connecting top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations

  • Backed by Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey

  • Thousands of professionals across domains such as law, engineering, research, and creative services contract with Mercor to contribute to frontier AI projects

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