Professor of Physics

Mercor – Physics AI Evaluator 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. Job Overview Position: Physics AI EvaluatorType: Full‑time or Part‑time Contract WorkCompensation: $73.00 / hrLocation: USA, UK, Canada, EU (geographically restricted) Role Responsibilities Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in physics contexts. Evaluate LLM‑generated responses to physics‑related queries for conceptual accuracy, mathematical correctness, and reasoning quality. Conduct fact‑checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge. Annotate model responses by identifying strengths, areas of improvement, and factual or conceptual inaccuracies. Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences. Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies, benchmarks, and detailed evaluation guidelines. Qualifications Must‑Have PhD in Physics or a closely related field. Deep expertise in classical mechanics & dynamics, electromagnetism, optics & signals, thermodynamics & statistical physics, quantum physics, relativity, cosmology & high‑energy physics. Significant experience using large language models (LLMs). Excellent writing skills and ability to explain complex physics concepts. Strong attention to detail. Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing. Preferred Prior experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work. Experience teaching, mentoring, or explaining physics concepts to non‑expert audiences. Familiarity with evaluation rubrics, benchmarks, or structured review frameworks. Application Process (20–30 min) Upload resume. Complete an AI interview based on your resume. Submit the final application form. Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, see Mercor documentation. For help or support, contact support@mercor.com. PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr