Help evaluate AI assistants on realistic science and engineering tasks. You give an AI assistant a task like one from your own work, work with it over several turns, and rate the result against a professional standard.
Physical Scientist Talent Network
This is a talent pool, not an open role. Applying adds you to a roster this employer draws on when work comes up. There may be no specific vacancy to fill right now, and being accepted does not guarantee an assignment.
Remote (Global)
$60 – $80/hr
February 27, 2026
Reposted Oct 31
Job description
About Mercor’s talent network
Join our Physical Scientist Expert Network to connect with leading AI labs and companies seeking your expertise. This is an open application for future contract opportunities that match your background and interests.
Once you complete your profile and pass our AI interview, you'll be eligible for relevant projects as they become available. We match experts to opportunities on a rolling basis.
About Mercor projects
Experts in our network contribute to:
Training and evaluating AI models in Physical Sciences
Creating tasks and deliverables based on real-world scenarios
Providing domain-specific feedback to advance frontier AI research
Projects vary in scope and duration, with typical commitments ranging from 15-30 hours per week.
What we're looking for:
Professional experience in experimental research methods, quantitative data analysis, scientific reporting
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
How it works:
This is not a specific job posting. By applying, you're joining our Physical Scientist talent network.
Apply once: Complete your profile by uploading your resume and confirming your work location.
Get verified: We review your credentials and approve qualified experts.
Stay connected: When projects need Physical Sciences expertise, we match you to opportunities based on your expertise and project needs.
Start working: Be invited to interview for opportunities that align with your schedule and interests. You will earn competitive rates while working remotely on your own schedule.
Apply now
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Solve hard problems in your subject and show every step. Walk through physics, chemistry, and math reasoning one step at a time. What you would do Solve and explain hard problems step by step. Write problems with worked answers that can be checked.
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