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 AI Evaluator
Type: Full-time or Part-time Contract Work
Compensation: $73/hour
Location: USA, UK, Canada, EU
Role Responsibilities
* Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in physics contexts.
* Evaluate LLM-generated responses to physics-related queries for conceptual accuracy and reasoning quality.
* Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge.
* Annotate model responses by identifying strengths and areas of improvement.
* Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences.
* Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks.
Qualifications
Must-Have
* PhD in Physics or closely related field.
* Deep expertise in Classical Mechanics & Dynamics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, or Relativity.
* Significant experience using large language models (LLMs).
* Excellent writing skills and ability to explain complex physics concepts.
* Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing technical writing.
Preferred
* Experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work.
* Experience teaching or explaining physics concepts to non-experts.
* Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks.
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.