Physics PhD - Theoretical Expert

📍 United States

📅 Posted 2026-07-04 · via Himalayas

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Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. We are seeking a Physics PhD with expertise in theoretical physics to solve challenging physics problems and evaluate AI-generated proofs.
What You Will Do

Solve and evaluate challenging physics problems, review AI-generated proofs, and collaborate with AI research teams to improve AI systems' reasoning capabilities.
Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate has a strong graduate-level problem-solving ability, can articulate reasoning, and is able to commit approximately 15 hours per week.
Requirements

- PhD in Physics from a top 50 physics program in the United States, United Kingdom, or Canada

- Strong graduate-level problem-solving ability across advanced physics topics

- Ability to clearly articulate reasoning, reference relevant theorems or principles, and identify gaps in written solutions

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