Physics Content Specialist

Mercor
New York, NY
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The Physics Content Specialist will author original physics questions, rate their difficulty, and provide step-by-step solutions. The role requires a strong command of graduate-level physics concepts and mathematical formalism.

What You Will Do

Author original physics questions, rate their difficulty, and provide step-by-step solutions. Supply 1–5 academic references per question from reputable sources.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have a PhD or doctoral candidate in Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field. 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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