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Mercor · 1 month ago

Scientific Physics Labeling Expert-US

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
money$50/hr - $60/hr

Mercor is a San Francisco-based company connecting top professionals with leading AI initiatives. They are seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to evaluate and advance large language models by applying deep expertise in theoretical and applied physics.

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Responsibilities

Evaluate scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics
Review outputs involving mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks in physics
Identify factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings in model outputs
Benchmark model performance on advanced physics and applied engineering problems
Work independently and asynchronously using proprietary evaluation tools

Qualification

PhD in PhysicsMathematical reasoningPython for analysisElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringAnalytical abilitiesWritten communicationIndependent work

Required

PhD (or PhD candidate) in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong command of graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning
Excellent written communication and analytical abilities
Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting

Preferred

Proficiency in Python for scientific analysis or model evaluation

Company

Mercor

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Mercor is an AI-based hiring platform that improves the recruitment process by matching talent with opportunities tailored to their skills.
dateFounded in 2023
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://mercor.com

H1B Sponsorship

Mercor has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$483.6M
Key Investors
FelicisBenchmarkGeneral Catalyst
2025-10-27Series C· $350M
2025-02-20Series B· $100M
2024-09-19Series A· $30M

Leadership Team

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Adarsh Hiremath
Co-Founder / CTO
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