Astrophysics Expert – Remote Position

Job summary

New York

Work model

Fully remote
Only US
4 days ago
Job description

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 Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$70--$90/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

4--6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality data sets by creating challenging problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.
  • Evaluate and improve AI model performance using rigorous physics expertise.
  • Collaborate with AI research teams to enhance the quality of training data.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and contribute effectively.
  • Follow complex instructions to ensure the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology.
  • Graduate degree from US/UK/Canada/Western Europe.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent proficiency in English.

Start Date

  • February; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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: [email protected]

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