Nuclear Physicist

Job Description 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: AI Tutor Physics Specialist Type:Full-time Compensation:$90,000$200,000/year Location:Palo Alto, CA (in-office, 5 days per week) or Remote Commitment:9:00am5:30pm PST during training, then aligned with your local timezone Role Responsibilities - Use proprietary software to label, annotate, and evaluate physics-related data. - Provide expert solutions and insights across subfields such as condensed matter, quantum mechanics, and computational physics. - Collaborate with technical teams to develop new AI training tasks and improve data workflows. - Refine and enhance annotation tools for efficiency and accuracy. - Analyze complex physical problems and provide structured, data-driven feedback to improve AI reasoning. - Adapt to evolving task instructions while maintaining precision and consistency. Qualifications Must-Have - Master's degree or PhD in Physics or a closely related field. - Expertise in areas such as condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, quantum computing, computational physics, or biophysics. - Strong ability to read and write in both professional and informal English. - Skilled in navigating academic databases, research tools, and technical resources. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. - Capable of independent judgment and decision-making with limited information. - Deep enthusiasm for innovation and scientific advancement. Preferred - Multiple publications or patents demonstrating advanced expertise in physics, preferably with first-author papers in peer-reviewed journals. - Teaching or tutoring experience at the university or professional level. - Prior experience in AI training, technical writing, or data annotation. - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific ideas clearly. Compensation & Legal - Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location. - Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence. Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete) - Submit your resume. - Complete a 20-minute introductory interview. - Selected candidates will move on to a focused physics data evaluation exercise. - Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise. - The full process typically concludes within one week. 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: [Confidential Information] PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. ,