Physics Expert (Masters/PhDs)

Ideal Qualifications:

  • Have a Masters or PhD in Physics from a top US university.
  • Have experience coding in Python, MATLAB for projects or research.
  • Have field-specific experience in Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Quantum Information/Computing,Computational Physics, Astrophysics, Particle Physics
  • Have high attention to detail.
  • Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have excellent proficiency in English.
  • Are currently based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, UK, or Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

  • You will work asynchronously with a team of highly qualified experts across your domain.
  • You will craft, solve, and review challenging problems with real world applicability.
  • The project is 15-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours and extension.
  • The work is fully remote and asynchronous.

Role Start Date

  • This role will begin in late December with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview Process

  • You will complete a short interview to assess your domain expertise.
  • You will be paid for up to 1 hour of onboarding time including the screening process and a few onboarding videos if you are hired.

Compensation and Legal Details

  • You will be legally classified as an hourly contractor for Mercor.
  • You will be paid out at the end of each week via Stripe Connect.