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.