Condensed Matter Expert - Fully Remote | Up to $110/hr

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: Condensed Matter Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 week
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Role Responsibilities

- Evaluate research-level physics problems in your subfield to enhance AI model reasoning .

- Develop and solve complex physics challenges, ensuring solutions are verifiable by specialists.

- Review and audit completed work for accuracy and completeness.

- Collaborate asynchronously and independently to meet project deadlines.

- Utilize LaTeX , Python , SymPy , and Jupyter for problem-solving and documentation.

Qualifications

Must-Have

- PhD in condensed matter physics or a closely related field.

- Published work on specific phenomena listed, not adjacent ones.

- Verifiable publication record with arXiv IDs or DOIs .

- Working proficiency with LaTeX , Python , SymPy , and Jupyter .

- English at B2 or above .

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

- Apply and complete the attached form.

- We verify your papers and authorship.

- Onboard directly or attend a short alignment call.

- A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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