Physics Expert

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier physics problem-solving. experience (participants, medalist, problem-setters, coaches, graders, selection committee members). The goal of this project is to create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style physics problems that cause the frontier AI models to fail (i.e. generate an incorrect response) and support the training of cutting-edge AI models. This is a short-term, high impact, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance. Key Responsibilities Write original & advanced IPhO-style physics problems to challenge frontier AI models Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity and style and identify where models fail Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning using proper LaTeX formatting Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty Qualifications Olympiad medalist, problem setter, coach, or selection committee member in IPhO (preferred) or equivalent competitions (RPhO, CPhO, IPhO TST, APhO, EuPhO, USAPhO, BPhO, INPhO, JPhO, UPC, IYPT, CUPT) Graduate researcher or educator experienced in designing advanced conceptual or quantitative problems