Astrophysics Expert – Remote Position

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 Expert
Type:Contract
Compensation:$70–$90/hour
Location:Remote
Commitment:4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.
• Evaluate and improve AI model performance using rigorous physics expertise.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality of training data.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute effectively.
• Follow complex instructions to ensure the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
• Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
• High attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

• February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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/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.