About the role
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Particle & Nuclear Physics Expert Type:Contract Compensation:$70–$100/hour Location:Remote Commitment:15–20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Design challenging computational problems to evaluate AI capabilities in Particle & Nuclear Physics.
- Develop problems requiring skilled use of scikit-hep and related HEP Python tools for data analysis and simulations.
- Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty.
- Collaborate on problem-solving strategies that involve strategic planning and efficient data interpretation.
- Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback and testing outcomes.