Physics PhD Experts (GAC) - Remote

Title: Physics PhD Experts (GAC) Location: Remote (Global – US/UK/Canada/Western Europe Graduates) 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 General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology to support an advanced AI model training initiative. This fully remote contract opportunity involves developing rigorous, graduate-level physics problems to help train and evaluate state-of-the-art large language models. About the Company One of our clients is Mercor , a global talent platform partnering with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier AI systems using deep subject matter expertise. The organization connects PhD-level researchers with high-impact AI development projects across STEM domains. About the Role You will leverage your expertise in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology to create complex, high-difficulty problems that test advanced reasoning capabilities in AI systems. Experts are expected to complete 4–6 structured tasks per week, each requiring several hours of focused analytical work. The role demands exceptional rigor, clarity in written explanations, and adherence to detailed project guidelines.

Key Responsibilities AI Training & Problem Development Develop challenging graduate-level problems in General Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology Provide clear, logically structured solutions to inform AI training Ensure conceptual depth and mathematical precision Quality & Instruction Compliance Follow complex task instructions with high accuracy Maintain strong attention to detail in technical writing Contribute consistently to weekly deliverables Collaboration & Onboarding Complete a short AI-based interview and application form (20–40 minutes) Communicate effectively with project coordinators when needed Ideal Qualifications PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology Graduate degree obtained in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English Strong analytical rigor and mathematical reasoning ability Ability to work independently in a fully remote contractor capacity Contract & Payment Details Independent contractor engagement Fully remote, flexible schedule Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise Projects may be extended or concluded based on performance and business needs No H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship available Why This Role? Direct contribution to frontier AI research Flexible, remote structure Competitive compensation ($70–$90/hour) Opportunity to apply deep theoretical physics expertise in an innovative AI context Collaboration with leading AI labs and researchers Apply Now