Computational Particle & Nuclear Physics Expert — AI Trainer

Job overview

The Computational Particle & Nuclear Physics Expert — AI Trainer role is fully remote, with a stated commitment of 15–20 hours per week. Compensation is $70–$100 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs. The expert designs and tests computational physics problems that evaluate AI capabilities. The role uses scientific Python tools, including scikit-hep, to create challenging problems and validators, then refines the work based on model testing and asynchronous collaboration.

What you'll do

• Design computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in particle and nuclear physics
• develop problems using scikit-hep and related high-energy physics Python tools
• test and refine problems against AI models to reach target difficulty
• improve problem designs based on feedback and testing
• collaborate asynchronously to maintain problem relevance and complexity.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

computational particle physics

nuclear physics

ai trainer

remote

15–20 hours per week

python

scikit-hep

scientific computing

ai evaluation

mercor

$70–$100 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks graduate-level training or equivalent research experience in a relevant STEM field, scientific software proficiency, and strong Python skills; the role is remote and lists 15–20 hours per week.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.