Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy Experts

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