We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced Physical Scientists to join an expert network supporting advanced AI research initiatives.

This is an open application talent network designed to connect professionals in physical sciences with leading AI labs and companies seeking domain expertise.

Once approved, experts may be invited to participate in projects that help train and evaluate AI systems designed to reason about scientific problems, experimental methods, and quantitative analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Experts in this network may contribute to:

Evaluating AI systems that analyze physical science concepts and research scenarios
Creating tasks based on real-world scientific problems and experimental workflows
Designing evaluation frameworks for scientific reasoning and quantitative analysis
Reviewing AI-generated explanations of scientific methods and results
Providing domain expertise to improve AI scientific reasoning models

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have experience in:

Experimental research methods
Quantitative data analysis and scientific modeling
Scientific reporting and documentation
Academic or industry research in physical sciences

Relevant fields may include:

Physics
Chemistry
Materials science
Earth sciences
Other related physical science disciplines

Candidates should also demonstrate:

Strong analytical thinking
Clear scientific communication skills
Ability to work independently in remote environments

Why Join This Network

Contribute expertise to next-generation AI systems for scientific reasoning
Work on projects at the intersection of science and artificial intelligence
Flexible consulting engagements aligned with your schedule
Opportunities matched to your specific research background

How the Talent Network Works

Apply once
Create your profile and upload your resume.

Get verified
Mercor reviews your credentials and approves qualified experts.

Get matched
When relevant projects arise, experts are matched based on their domain expertise.

Start contributing
Participate in interviews and begin working on projects aligned with your expertise.

Contract Details

Independent contractor role

Fully remote with flexible scheduling

Typical commitment: 15–30 hours per week

Compensation: $60–$80 per hour

Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise

About the Platform

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