Physics PhD Expert
Posted Today by North Star Staffing
£90 Per hour
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The Physics PhD Expert role involves contributing to an AI training initiative by developing complex, graduate-level physics problems in areas such as Statistical Mechanics and Condensed Matter Physics. This fully remote, contract position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to follow structured instructions. Experts will complete 4–6 high-level tasks weekly, ensuring conceptual rigor and domain accuracy. The role offers competitive hourly compensation and the opportunity to work with leading AI labs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop challenging, graduate-level problems in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, or AMO Physics
- Create structured solutions and reasoning steps to inform model training
- Ensure conceptual rigor and domain accuracy
- Follow complex project instructions precisely
- Maintain high attention to detail and clarity in written responses
- Contribute consistently on a weekly basis
- Participate in onboarding and short AI-based screening processes
- Communicate clearly with project coordinators when needed
Key Skills:
- PhD in Physics with specialization in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, or Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
- Graduate degree obtained in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- High attention to detail and analytical precision
- Ability to work independently in a remote contractor capacity
Salary (Rate): £90 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Title: Physics PhD Expert
Location: Remote
Category: Artificial Intelligence / Research
Employment Type: Contract (Independent Contractor)
Compensation: $70 – $90 per hour
Role
One of our clients is hiring Physics PhD Experts specializing in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, or Atomic, Molecular & Optical (AMO) Physics to contribute to a cutting-edge AI training initiative. This fully remote, ongoing contract opportunity involves developing rigorous, graduate-level physics problems to help train next-generation large language models.
About the Company
One of our clients is Mercor , a talent platform partnering with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using subject matter experts. The organization collaborates with researchers and PhD-level professionals to enhance model reasoning across advanced STEM domains.
About the Role
You will leverage deep domain expertise to create complex, high-quality physics problems that challenge advanced AI systems. The role requires rigorous subject mastery, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to follow structured instructions in a research-driven environment. Experts are expected to complete 4–6 high-level tasks per week, each requiring several hours of focused work.
Key Responsibilities
- AI Training & Content Development
- Develop challenging, graduate-level problems in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, or AMO Physics
- Create structured solutions and reasoning steps to inform model training
- Ensure conceptual rigor and domain accuracy
- Quality & Instruction Adherence
- Follow complex project instructions precisely
- Maintain high attention to detail and clarity in written responses
- Contribute consistently on a weekly basis
- Collaboration & Communication
- Participate in onboarding and short AI-based screening processes
- Communicate clearly with project coordinators when needed
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD in Physics with specialization in Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, or Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
- Graduate degree obtained in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
- High attention to detail and analytical precision
- Ability to work independently in a remote contractor capacity
Contract & Payment Details
- Independent contractor engagement
- Fully remote, flexible schedule
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
- Project scope may extend or conclude based on performance and demand
- Not eligible for H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship
Why This Role?
- Contribute directly to frontier AI research
- Flexible, remote engagement model
- Competitive hourly compensation ($70–$90/hour)
- Work alongside leading AI labs and researchers
- Apply deep theoretical expertise in a novel AI context
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