Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Experts at Mercor

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Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Experts at Mercor. Location Information: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more.. Role Description. Mercor is seeking undergraduate and master’s-level experts in physics, chemistry, or astronomy to support a high-impact project with one of the world’s leading AI labs. This work involves contributing scientific expertise to the development of cutting-edge large language models. Freelancers will help curate complex, domain-specific problems that train the next generation of frontier AI systems. This is a fully remote, short-term engagement with potential to scale.. Create and review challenging, discipline-specific problems in physics, chemistry, or astronomy . Design detailed solutions and LaTeX-formatted content for AI training purposes . Provide feedback to refine problem structures . Collaborate asynchronously with the research team on problem quality and relevance . Qualifications. Current undergraduate or master’s student in physics, chemistry, astronomy, or a closely related field at a top US, UK, Australian, NZ or Canadian university . OR 1+ year of full-time experience in a physics, chemistry, or astronomy-related field . Advanced proficiency in LaTeX for scientific problem formatting . Previous participation in a science olympiad . Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking skills . Strong written and verbal communication skills in English . Requirements. Remote and asynchronous — set your own schedule . Expected contribution: 15–20 hours per week, with potential to scale to 40+ hours . Project start: October; rolling applications accepted throughout . Initial commitment: 1 month, with potential for extension . Compensation & Contract Terms. Classified as an independent contractor . Paid weekly via Stripe Connect . Compensation based on hours worked; competitive rates for domain experts . Application Process. Submit your resume to get started . Complete a brief form and AI-based screening interview (total time: ~20–30 minutes) . Open to applicants residing in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, or New Zealand