Mercor
Applied Physics PhD - Question Author
Applied Physics PhD - Question Author at Mercor, across the UK. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Content Writer
Reference 636928561595092911
About the role
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: Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist Type: Contract Compensation: $61–$77/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10+ hours/week Role Responsibilities Author original physics questions that test deep conceptual understanding. Ensure questions are unambiguous, self-contained, and precisely defined. Rate each question's difficulty: Medium (intro undergraduate), Hard (advanced undergraduate), or Expert (post-graduate and above). Provide 1 correct answer and 9 plausible but subtly incorrect alternatives to challenge expert-level solvers. Write step-by-step Chain-of-Thought solutions with clear, concise intermediate steps in markdown format. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources such as peer-reviewed journals and university repositories. For verification tasks, flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made. Qualifications Must-Have PhD or doctoral candidate in Physics , Applied Physics , Astrophysics , or a closely related field. Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain. Strong command of graduate-level physics concepts and mathematical formalism. Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely. Preferred Experience with rigorous academic problem design or physics olympiad writing is a strong plus. 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 For any help or support, reach out to: [email removed] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Reference: 636928561595092911 · Posted 29 minutes ago · Closes 15 Dec 2026 · Listed via Mercor
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