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

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)

• 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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