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Remote Role Responsibilities * Design challenging, real-world physics problems in areas like ... Evaluate the model's performance on tasks to identify reasoning and derivation failures. * Analyze ...

Postdoctoral Researcher

New York, NY ยท Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Role Responsibilities * Design challenging, real-world physics problems in areas like ... Evaluate the model's performance on tasks to identify reasoning and derivation failures. * Analyze ...

Subject Matter Expert

New York, NY ยท Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research teams to close knowledge ... Develop evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing scientific reasoning quality across STEM ...

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to ... Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning. * Design ...

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research teams to close knowledge ... Develop evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing scientific reasoning quality across STEM ...

Machine Learning Engineer

New York, NY ยท Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to ... Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning. * Design ...

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research teams to close knowledge ... Develop evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing scientific reasoning quality across STEM ...

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to ... Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning. * Design ...

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research teams to close knowledge ... Develop evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing scientific reasoning quality across STEM ...

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to ... Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning. * Design ...

AI Researcher

New York, NY ยท Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research and engineering teams to ... Surface nuances that distinguish expert-level work from surface-level reasoning. * Design ...

Postdoctoral Researcher

New York, NY ยท Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Remote Commitment: 40 hours/week Role Responsibilities * Guide research teams to close knowledge ... Develop evaluation frameworks and rubrics for assessing scientific reasoning quality across STEM ...

... reasoning, and relevance * Provide detailed written feedback on problem sets, mechanisms, and ... Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous - flexible working hours Compensation & Contract

Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical ... Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid ...

Remote Job Summary The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading electrical and mechanical ... Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid ...

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How much do remote mechanical reasoning jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote mechanical reasoning in the United States is $28.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Mechanical Reasoning vs Remote Mechanical Design?

AspectRemote Mechanical ReasoningRemote Mechanical Design
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, technical certificationsEngineering degree, CAD certifications
Work EnvironmentProblem-solving, analysis, testingCAD software, drafting, modeling
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, engineering firms, R&DProduct design, industrial design, engineering firms
Common Search & ComparisonFocus on analysis and reasoning skillsFocus on design and drafting skills

Remote Mechanical Reasoning involves analyzing mechanical problems, testing concepts, and applying engineering principles, while Remote Mechanical Design centers on creating detailed mechanical drawings and models using CAD software. Both roles require engineering backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and skill focus.

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Infographic showing various Remote Mechanical Reasoning job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,222 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Physics PhD - Research Collaborator

Mercor

New York, NY โ€ข Remote

$70 - $100/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


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 D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Physics - Research Collaborator
Type: Contract
Compensation: $70โ€“$100/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

  • Design challenging, real-world physics problems in areas like classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics.
  • Prepare components including detailed problem statements, golden solutions, and evaluation criteria.
  • Evaluate the model's performance on tasks to identify reasoning and derivation failures.
  • Analyze model trajectories to extract core capability loss patterns.
  • Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while improving model performance.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a PhD program in Physics or a related field.
  • Deep expertise in physics subfields with strong mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to write clear, rigorous, and well-structured physics problems and solutions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to engage reliably for 8+ hours/week.

Compensation & Legal

  • W-2 employment through Cincinnatus LLC.
  • Payroll, benefits, and compliance provided by Cincinnatus LLC.

Application Process (Takes 20โ€“30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

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