Talent.com
Mercor
Remote Research Physics Expert - AI Trainer ($80-$140 per hour)Mercor • Passaic, New Jersey, US
Remote Research Physics Expert - AI Trainer ($80-$140 per hour)

Remote Research Physics Expert - AI Trainer ($80-$140 per hour)

Mercor • Passaic, New Jersey, US
5 days ago
Salary
$80.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description
## Role Overview We are seeking expert physics researchers to author and verify golden reference solutions for the **CritPt benchmark (arXiv:2509.26574v3)** — a frontier research-level physics benchmark. Participants will solve CritPt research-level problems end-to-end, audit solutions from other experts, or adjudicate between parallel solution attempts, producing 100%-human-verified reference data used to evaluate large language models on frontier physics reasoning. ## Physics Subdomains Covered High Energy Physics & Mathematical Physics, Biophysics & Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter & AMO, Gravitation / Cosmology / Astrophysics, Quantum Information, Optical Properties of Materials, Magnetic Materials, Measurements in QM. ## Key Responsibilities - Solve research-level physics challenges end-to-end with verifiable derivations, code, and peer-reviewed references - Decompose challenges into standalone checkpoint sub-problems that require genuine physical reasoning - Author Python answer templates with auto-grading functions for symbolic or numerical answers - Audit submitted solutions for correctness, scope, and method soundness; deliver actionable feedback across iterations - Adjudicate between parallel solver attempts and decide which solution becomes the golden reference - Document chain-of-thought reasoning, error tolerances, equivalent symbolic forms, and verification test cases ## Ideal Qualifications - **Solver:** PhD or postdoc in the relevant subfield (senior PhD student minimum) - **Auditor:** Postdoc or junior professor in the relevant subfield (PhD minimum) - **Adjudicator:** Full professor or industry research PI in the relevant subfield (senior postdoc or junior professor minimum) - Hands-on familiarity with at least two canonical methods of the target subfield, demonstrable through publications (broader coverage strongly preferred) - 3–5 representative publications (arXiv ID or DOI), ideally within the last ~5 years and in the target subfield - Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, Jupyter, and SymPy - Strong written English (B2/C1/C2 minimum; native or near-native preferred) ## More About the Opportunity - Expected commitment: ~10 hours/week, sustained across an 8–10 week window per task pool - Pay range: $80–$140 per hour, based on role and demonstrated expertise - Asynchronous work
Create a job alert for this search

Remote Research Physics Expert - AI Trainer ($80-$140 per hour) • Passaic, New Jersey, US

Similar jobs

Remote M&A Associate - AI Trainer ($50-$60 per hour)

Data AnnotationUpper Saddle River, New Jersey
$50.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1

DataAnnotation is committed to creating high-quality AI.Join our team to help train the next generation of AI while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the freedom to set your own&nbsp... Show more

 • Promoted

Physics Expert - Fully Remote

MercorNew York, New York, United States
$70.00 hourly
Remote
Part-time
Quick Apply

Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include.Physics - Research Collaborator.Design challenging, real-world.Prepare components including detailed problem statements, golden solutions, and ... Show more

Remote | Physics Research Expert — $80–$115/hour

24-MAGNew York, New York, United States
$80.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1
Quick Apply

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in physics, theoretical modeling, computational modeling, experimental design, scientific data analysis, ... Show more

Remote Market Research Participants. No Experience (Ideal For Admin Virtual Assistant)

Apex Focus Group LLCPeekskill, New York, United States
Remote
Full-time

We're currently looking for individuals across the country to take part in remote paid market research, including online focus groups, product trials, and consumer studies.Earn up to $750 a week in... Show more

 • Promoted

Research Physicist - Freelance AI Trainer

MindriftNew York, NY, US
Remote
Part-time +1
Quick Apply

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, eva... Show more

Remote Data Scientist

Micro1Peekskill, New York, US
$65.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time

Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform.AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents th... Show more

 • Promoted

(100% Remote Position) Work At Home Focus Group Panelist

FocusGroupPanelNew Windsor, NY, United States
Part-time

Work From Home, Entry Level Data Entry Clerk As A Research Participant.We are looking for people who want to work remotely from home.You'll need an Internet connection and a mobile device or comput... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Investment Analyst - AI Trainer ($50-$60 per hour)

Data AnnotationMonsey, New York
$50.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1

DataAnnotation is committed to creating high-quality AI.Join our team to help train the next generation of AI while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the freedom to set your own&nbsp... Show more

 • Promoted

Online Survey Taker. Earn up to $25 per survey. - Remote

Earn HausPeekskill, NY, US
Remote
Full-time +1

We are urgently looking for people interested in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.If you are a self-starter, looking for flexible hours throughout the week, this may be for you! Earn up... Show more

 • Promoted

Physics Researcher - Fully Remote

MercorNew York, New York, United States
$85.00 hourly
Remote
Part-time
Quick Apply

Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include.Develop challenging problems in.Create high-quality data sets for.Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete).AI interview based on your... Show more

Physics Expert with Python - Freelance AI Trainer

MindriftNew York, NY, US
Remote
Part-time +1
Quick Apply

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, eva... Show more

Remote Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (EViews)

Micro1Mount Ivy, New York, US
$35.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time

Macroeconomic Modeling Specialist (EViews).Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform.AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to t... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Product Tester – $45/hr + Free Products – Start Now!

OCPACortlandt, New York, us
$15.00 hourly
Remote
Part-time +1

Product Testers are wanted to work from home nationwide in the US to fulfill upcoming contracts with national and international companies.We guarantee 15-25 hours per week with an hourly pay of bet... Show more

 • Promoted

Work At Home Online Entry Level - Remote Focus Group Panelist

Apex Focus Group LLCPeekskill, New York, United States
Remote
Part-time

We're currently looking for individuals across the country to take part in remote paid research, including remote focus groups, product trials, and consumer studies.Earn up to $750 a week in your f... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Equity Research Analyst - AI Trainer ($50-$60 per hour)

Data AnnotationRidgefield Park, New Jersey
$50.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1

DataAnnotation is committed to creating high-quality AI.Join our team to help train the next generation of AI while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the freedom to set your own&nbsp... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote FP&A Manager - AI Trainer ($50-$60 per hour)

Data AnnotationMount Ivy, New York
$50.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1

DataAnnotation is committed to creating high-quality AI.Join our team to help train the next generation of AI while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the freedom to set your own&nbsp... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Physics Expert

Micro1Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, US
Remote
Full-time

Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform.AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents th... Show more

 • Promoted • New!

Remote | Physical Sciences Research Expert — $75–$110/hour

24-MAGNew York, New York, United States
$75.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1
Quick Apply

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in physical sciences, experimental research, quantitative data analysis, scientific reporting, technical ... Show more

Remote | Physics Question Design & Review Expert — $50–$95/hour

24-MAGNew York, New York, United States
$50.00 hourly
Remote
Full-time +1
Quick Apply

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in physics, academic assessment design, technical question authoring, mathematical formalism, solution ve... Show more

Remote Online Survey Taker – Earn Up to $25 Per Survey

Earn HausPeekskill, NY, US
Remote
Full-time +1

We are urgently looking for people interested in taking online surveys for Fortune 500 brands.If you are a self-starter, looking for flexible hours throughout the week, this may be for you! Earn up... Show more