Physicist | Upto $60/hr Remote

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr – $60.00/hr

Company Introduction

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 .

Role Overview

• Position: STEM Expert – Contract, Remote
• Commitment: 20 hours per week, Duration: 1 month
• Develop and refine high-quality reasoning questions to evaluate AI models. Ensure accuracy, rigor, and instructional quality in biology, physics, and chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize STEM-based prompts with multiple constraints and scientific instructions.
• Define and document evaluation standards for correct responses in STEM contexts, developing a comprehensive rubric.
• Conduct model testing and grading by running prompts through models and assessing outputs against expectations.
• Support benchmarking and quality assurance by collaborating in QA review processes to maintain scientific rigor and consistency.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet project deadlines and contribute to the continuous improvement of AI model performance.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must-Have Qualifications:
  • BS or BA in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry
  • Familiarity with undergraduate-level biology, physics, and chemistry topics
  • Strong writing and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in teaching, research, or applied STEM discipline field

Engagement Details

• Remote and asynchronous role
• 20 hours per week commitment
• 1-month duration
• Structured project environment with clear goals and tools

Application Process

• Complete an AI-led interview, this should take around 15 minutes
• Complete a 45-minute written assessment that will guide you through writing rubrics
• If selected, you will be invited to work on the project

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Science, Research, and Education

Industries

• Software Development

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