Physics Chart Analysis Expert @ Mercor

Pay for this job is USD $72-$80 per hour, which is approx AUD $100-$110. It will be subject to exchange rates.

What you'll do Author, review, and annotate technical tasks used to evaluate AI model performance on physics problems. Tasks involve producing original problem sets grounded in experimental data plots, phase diagrams, spectra, and field diagrams; writing reference solutions; and applying structured quality checks.

Who we're looking for

• PhD in Physics, or MS in Physics with 3+ yrs research or teaching experience, or BS in Physics with 5+ yrs tutoring, lab work, or applied physics practice
• Working fluency in at least two of: classical mechanics, E&M, quantum, thermodynamics, optics, experimental methods
• Comfortable reading and interpreting experimental data plots, phase diagrams, spectra, and field diagrams
• Clear technical writing; able to articulate reasoning step-by-step in written form

Compensation Starting rate $72/hr. Strong contributors have the opportunity to be promoted based on task quality and throughput.

Commitment Part-time, ~20 hrs/week, flexible schedule. Fully remote. Hourly.

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

• 📝 Authoring technical tasks
• 📚 Producing original problem sets
• ✅ Applying quality checks

Key Strengths

• ✍️ Technical writing
• 📊 Data interpretation
• 🔬 Physics expertise

Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.