Mathematical Physicist – PhD
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Mathematical Physicist solving and reviewing research-level physics problems for Mercor’s frontier AI training benchmarks. Applying published methods in mathematical physics with rigorous written reasoning.
Responsibilities:
- Work on research-level physics problems in the applicant’s own subfield
- Create, solve, review, or audit physics problems depending on publication record and subfield match
- Produce complete written reasoning that another specialist can independently follow and verify
- Apply specialized methods in special function analysis, integrability, combinatorics, or conformal geometry
- Provide up to five suitable areas and an arXiv ID or DOI for each supporting paper, including author position and demonstrated methods
- Complete the application form covering basic information, education, research experience, and method self-attestation
- Participate in onboarding or a short live alignment call to agree on the area and assignment
- Complete a 30–45 minute assessment if required
- Collaborate on projects training and enhancing frontier AI systems
Requirements:
- PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics (hard requirement)
- Published work on at least one specified phenomenon: special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics for random tensor network entanglement, or conformal geometry
- Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers including arXiv IDs or DOIs, ideally from the last five years
- First-author publication experience strongly preferred
- Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter
- Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code is useful
- English at B2 level or above, including written reasoning
- Ability to provide complete, independently verifiable written reasoning
- Postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, junior faculty, and senior PhD students with a strong first-author record are encouraged to apply
- Must be able to commit 10 hours per week across an 8–10 week window, starting immediately
- Independent contractor status
- H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not supported
Benefits:
- Fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule
- No fixed hours; remote and asynchronous work
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
- Reasonable accommodations upon request
- Competitive pay
- Collaboration with leading researchers
- Opportunity to help shape the next generation of AI systems
- Referral earnings of up to $440 per successful referral, subject to limits
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