Job Description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Stochastic Biophysics Physicist (PhD)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $80$110/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 8 to 10 weeks

Commitment: 10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Evaluate research-level physics problems in stochastic autocatalytic growth and related areas.
Develop and solve complex problems using chemical master equation branching processes and other advanced methods.
Review and audit completed work for accuracy and completeness in reaction-network dynamics .
Collaborate with specialists to ensure independent verification of written reasoning.
Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines without fixed hours.

Qualifications

Must-Have

PhD in biophysics statistical physics applied mathematics or a closely related field.
Published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics .
Verifiable publication record with first-author papers.
Working proficiency with LaTeX Python SymPy and Jupyter .
English at B2 or above including written reasoning.

Preferred

Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code .

Application Process (Takes 2030 mins to complete)

Apply and complete the attached form with basic information and research experience.
Provide an arXiv ID or DOI of your own paper as proof.
We verify your papers and authorship against the public record.
Onboard directly or invited to a short live alignment call.
A brief 30 to 45 minute assessment may be added if needed.

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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Remote work

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