Nuclear Physics Specialist - Fully Remote | Upto $100/hr
mercor
IndiaremotePosted 1 month ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- $70–$100/hour compensation
- Contract position
- Remote work
- 15–20 hours/week commitment
- Requires graduate-level training (MS/PhD)
- Use of scikit-hep and other HEP Python tools
Role overview
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. The Computational Particle & Nuclear Physics Expert will design graduate-level computational problems for AI, develop multi-step workflows, test against state-of-the-art models, and collaborate asynchronously, working remotely 15–20 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Design graduate-level computational problems for AI to solve using real scientific software.
- Develop problems requiring strategic planning and multi-step workflows in Particle & Nuclear Physics.
- Test and refine problems against state-of-the-art AI models to achieve target difficulty.
- Utilize scikit-hep and other HEP Python tools for data analysis and simulations.
- Work independently to refine problem designs based on feedback.
- Collaborate asynchronously with teams to improve AI model performance.
Requirements
- Graduate-level training in a relevant STEM field (MS, PhD, or equivalent research experience).
- Proven proficiency with scientific software libraries, demonstrated through research publications or professional work.
- Strong Python skills for writing problem setups and solution validators.
- Ability to work in a Linux/terminal environment with remote compute sandboxes.
- Available for 15–20 hours/week.
Nice to have
- Experience across multiple domains or tools.
- Familiarity with benchmark or evaluation design.
- Background in scientific teaching or exam/problem-set design.
- Experience with computational reproducibility and containerized environments.
Benefits
- Remote work
- Flexible part-time schedule (15–20 hours/week)
Additional details
- Company: Mercor, headquartered in San Francisco, investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
- Position: Computational Particle & Nuclear Physics Expert, Type: Contract, Compensation: $70–$100/hour, Location: Remote, Commitment: 15–20 hours/week.
- Application Process (takes 20–30 mins to complete): Upload resume, AI interview based on your resume, Submit form.
- Resources & Support: For details about the interview process and platform information, please check the provided links; for any help or support, reach out to the contact provided.
- Note: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
- Originally posted on Himalayas.
