Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist — Remote
Compensation
$61 – $77 /hr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist role is remote, with a commitment of at least 10 hours per week and compensation of $61–$77 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs.
What you'll do
- Author original physics questions that test conceptual understanding
- ensure questions are unambiguous and self-contained
- rate difficulty
- provide one correct answer and nine plausible incorrect alternatives
- write step-by-step solutions in Markdown
- supply academic references
- and review questions for clarity, completeness, precision, and solvability.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- applied physics benchmark specialistremotemercorphysicsai researchquestion authoringbenchmark designgraduate-level physicsacademic referencesmarkdown10+ hours per week$61–$77 per hourcontract
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
The posting seeks a PhD or doctoral candidate in physics, applied physics, astrophysics, or a related field; a master’s degree may be considered for exceptional depth in a subdomain. Academic problem-design or physics olympiad writing experience is a plus.
About the employer
Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Occupation code
- 19-2012.00
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Listing ID: ba15df47-f13b-4039-a193-e8cc83f44573