SciCode Physics Expert- India

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.

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• Key Domains
• Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team!
• Fundamental Physics :
• Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Statistical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Physics, Optics and Acoustics
• Modern & Applied Physics :
• Electromagnetism and Photonics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics
• Space and Cosmological Sciences :
• Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Engineering Disciplines :
• Electrical Engineering, Control Theory and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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• Key Responsibilities
• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics. - Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics. - Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs. - Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems. - Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.
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• Requirements
• PhD (candidate / recipient) or Masters
• in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field. - Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning. - Excellent written communication and analytical abilities. - Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting. - Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is required.
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• Role Details
• Part-time (20 hours / week)
• Remote and asynchronous
• work environment -
• Flexible schedule
• to accommodate global contributors
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• Compensation
• Contractor position via Mercor - $20–$30 / hour, depending on expertise and domain depth - Weekly payments through Stripe Connect
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• About Mercor
• Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.