Mercor
Quantum Information Scientist - PhD - AI Trainer
Los Angeles, California, US
Role snapshot
Mercor is hiring a Quantum Information Scientist - PhD - AI Trainer on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Los Angeles, California, US.
- Company
- Mercor
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
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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: Quantum Information Science Physicist (PhD)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80–$110/hour
Location: Remote
Duration: 8 to 10 weeks
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Evaluate the accuracy and depth of AI-generated content in Physics to strengthen reasoning and rigor in model outputs.
- Review complex physics problems for alignment with domain principles and methodologies.
- Provide clear, structured feedback to AI research teams to improve training data quality and downstream performance.
- Develop evaluation rubrics and benchmarks for assessing AI-generated physics tasks and solutions.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure consistency, relevance, and coverage across datasets.
- Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving AI model performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD in quantum information, quantum optics or a closely related field.
- Published work on specific phenomena listed in the research areas.
- A verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
- Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.
- English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Apply and complete the attached form.
- We verify your papers and authorship against the public record.
- Then one of two things happens: either we onboard you directly, or we invite you to a short live alignment call.
- A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
- For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]
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