SciCode Physics Expert- India

Mercor is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.

Key Domains

Here is a list of domains. If you belong to or have expertise in one or more of them, feel free to apply — we’re excited to have you on the team!

Fundamental Physics: Theoretical Mechanics, Theoretical Optics, Statistical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Physics, Optics and Acoustics

Modern & Applied Physics: Electromagnetism and Photonics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Biophysics

Space and Cosmological Sciences: Astrophysics and Cosmology

Engineering Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Control Theory and Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.

• Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics.

• Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs.

• Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems.

• Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools.

Requirements

• PhD (candidate/recipient) or Masters in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning.

• Excellent written communication and analytical abilities.

• Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.

• Strong proficiency in Python, particularly for scientific analysis and model evaluation, is required.

Role Details

• Part-time (20 hours/week)

• Remote and asynchronous work environment

• Flexible schedule to accommodate global contributors

Compensation

• Contractor position via Mercor

• $20–$30/hour, depending on expertise and domain depth

• Weekly payments through Stripe Connect

About Mercor

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. Investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.