Applied Physics PhD - Benchmark Expert

Mercor
San Francisco, CA
Category Research
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

The Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist will create original physics questions that test deep conceptual understanding, rate their difficulty, and provide step-by-step solutions with academic references. The role requires a strong command of graduate-level physics concepts and mathematical formalism, as well as excellent written English skills.

What You Will Do

Create original physics questions, rate their difficulty, and provide step-by-step solutions with academic references. Flag issues with clarity, completeness, precision, or solvability and justify any edits made.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has a PhD or doctoral candidate in Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field, with a strong command of graduate-level physics concepts and mathematical formalism. Experience with rigorous academic problem design or physics olympiad writing is a strong plus.

Requirements

  • PhD or doctoral candidate in Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field
  • Master's degree considered for candidates with exceptional depth in a specific subdomain
  • Strong command of graduate-level physics concepts and mathematical formalism
  • Excellent written English and ability to express complex ideas clearly and concisely
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