Quantum Information Science Physicist (PhD)
- Pay: $80 to $110 / hour
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Sep 25, 2026
In short
As a Quantum Information Science Physicist, you will work on high-level physics challenges to test frontier AI models. Earn 80 to 110 USD per hour on a remote freelance contract through Mercor, with 3 openings available for qualified PhD holders.
What you will do
- Create research-level physics problems
- Solve complex physics challenges
- Review and audit completed physics work
- Write detailed reasoning for independent verification
What you need to apply
- Hold a PhD degree
- Publish in one of the specific required research areas
- Apply specialized methods relevant to your subfield
Who can apply
This remote freelance role is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated.
My tip
To apply successfully, we recommend reading the benchmark paper arXiv:2509.26574 first to ensure your publication record matches the specific subfields.