Physicist Researcher

Remote
Mercor $73 - $73
Part Time Mid Level

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Evaluate and refine the behavior of large language models in physics contexts by writing prompts, assessing conceptual accuracy, and conducting fact-checking against authoritative sources. This role involves annotating model responses and applying consistent evaluation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Write and refine prompts to guide model behavior in physics contexts
  • Evaluate LLM-generated responses to physics-related queries for conceptual accuracy and reasoning quality
  • Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and domain knowledge
  • Annotate model responses by identifying strengths and areas of improvement
  • Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences
  • Apply consistent evaluation standards by following clear taxonomies and benchmarks

Requirements

  • PhD in Physics or closely related field
  • Deep expertise in Classical Mechanics & Dynamics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Physics, or Relativity
  • Significant experience using large language models (LLMs)
  • Excellent writing skills and ability to explain complex physics concepts
  • Strong attention to detail and experience reviewing technical writing

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics or closely related field

Nice to Have

  • Experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or data annotation work
  • Experience teaching or explaining physics concepts to non-experts
  • Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks

Skills

LLMs *

* Required skills

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