String Theory Theoretical Physicist

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

Location: Remote

Commitment: 4–6 tasks/week

Role Responsibilities

• Develop challenging problems in String Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics to inform AI innovation.
• Contribute high-quality data to shape the future of AI models.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to ensure data relevance and quality.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet task deadlines.
• Apply rigorous physics expertise to follow complex instructions.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Physics with specialization in String Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Particle Physics, or Nuclear Physics.
• 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: support@mercor.com

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