Research Scientist Physics Specialist

Mercor
Toronto, Toronto, ON; CA
Remote

Why this role

Pace
Steady
The role demands a steady pace of work, as the scientist must continuously refine prompts and evaluate responses, ensuring a consistent output quality.
Collaboration
Low
Collaboration is minimal as the role primarily involves individual work, but the scientist must adhere to established evaluation standards and taxonomies.
Autonomy
High
High autonomy is present, as the scientist has the freedom to refine prompts and annotate responses based on their expertise and judgment.
Decision Impact
Individual
Decisions made by the scientist significantly impact the accuracy and quality of AI-generated physics content, influencing the overall reliability of the AI models.
Role Level
Individual Contributor
The role is complex, requiring a deep understanding of physics and the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated content for conceptual accuracy and reasoning quality.

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What success looks like

  • Wrote and refined prompts for physics contexts
  • Evaluated LLM-generated responses
  • Conducted fact-checking
Typical background
PhD in PhysicsDeep expertise in Classical Mechanics & Dynamics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, or Relativity

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Physics Researcher
    Physics Expertise · Technical Writing
    A physics researcher's deep understanding of physics concepts and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly aligns well with the role's requirements.
  • Coming from Technical Writer
    Writing Skills · Attention to Detail
    Technical writers with a background in physics can easily adapt their expertise in clear, concise writing to refine and evaluate AI-generated physics content.

Skills & requirements

Required

PhysicsLLM EvaluationFact-checkingAnnotationEvaluation StandardsTaxonomiesBenchmarks

Preferred

RLHFModel EvaluationData AnnotationTeaching PhysicsEvaluation Rubrics

Stack & domain

PhysicsClassical MechanicsDynamicsElectromagnetismThermodynamicsQuantum PhysicsRelativityLarge Language ModelsLlmsPrompt DesignFact-checkingDomain KnowledgeAnnotationEvaluationTaxonomiesBenchmarksTeachingExplainingPhysics ConceptsTechnical WritingEvaluation RubricsStructured Review FrameworksWritingCommunicationAttention To DetailTeamwork

About the role

This role involves refining and evaluating AI-generated responses to physics queries, requiring a deep understanding of physics and excellent writing skills, making it ideal for a physics expert with a knack for clear communication.

Original posting from Mercor

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: Physics AI Evaluator

Type: Full-time or Part-time Contract Work

Compensation: $73/hour

Location: USA, UK, Canada, EU

Role Responsibilities

  • Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in physics contexts.
  • Evaluate LLM-generated responses to physics-related queries for conceptual accuracy and reasoning quality.
  • Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge.
  • Annotate model responses by identifying strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences.
  • Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • PhD in Physics or closely related field.
  • Deep expertise in Classical Mechanics & Dynamics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, or Relativity.
  • Significant experience using large language models (LLMs).
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to explain complex physics concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing technical writing.

Preferred

  • Experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work.
  • Experience teaching or explaining physics concepts to non-experts.
  • Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks.

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/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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

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Source: Mercor careers

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