Astrophysics Expert – Remote | $200K Max

Astrophysics Expert – Remote | $200K Max

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 D\’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: AI Tutor – Space Science Specialist
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $90,000–$200,000/year
Location: Remote
Commitment: 9:00 am–5:30 pm PST for the first two weeks, then 9:00 am–5:30 pm in your local timezone

Role Responsibilities

• Annotate and label scientific data using proprietary software to enhance AI model performance.
• Deliver high-quality, curated data consistently to strengthen AI model outputs.
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation workflows and tools for efficiency.
• Select and solve problems from space science disciplines, evaluating model responses for accuracy.
• Evaluate AI-generated reasoning and provide evidence-based feedback to improve accuracy.
• Engage with evolving research objectives to develop new AI capabilities in physics and space science.

Qualifications – Must-Have

• Master’s or Ph.D. in astrophysics, astronomy, physics, or related field.
• Expertise in space sciences such as galactic astronomy, cosmology, or planetary science.
• Excellent command of English, written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics with publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Proven research experience with first‑author papers in relevant areas.
• Teaching, tutoring, or mentoring experience at the university level.
• Experience in technical writing or academic publishing.
• Previous experience in AI training or data evaluation projects.

Compensation & Legal

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals.
• Medical benefits vary by country; coverage may depend on location.
• U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 minutes to complete)

• Submit your resume.
• Complete a 20‑minute interview focused on your expertise and research background.
• Selected applicants will:
  1. 15‑minute phone interview to discuss qualifications and domain experience.
  2. Technical deep dive covering your research and data annotation capabilities.
  3. Meet‑and‑greet with the broader research team.

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome

For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

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