Applied Physics Specialist

Alignerr

$40–80/h 8 países Horário flexível 10–40 h/semana Especialista / com credencial

Writing research-grade physics problems and reference solutions, and finding flaws in AI physical reasoning. Suits PhD-level physicists who are comfortable with rigorous derivations and detailed written feedback.

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Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your deep expertise in physics could directly shape how AI understands the physical world — ensuring it respects the fundamental laws that govern everything from subatomic particles to cosmological systems?
We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to join Alignerr and help train cutting-edge AI models. You'll design research-grade physics problems, expose flaws in AI reasoning, and build the benchmarks that push these models toward genuine physical understanding.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and academics who want to contribute to something meaningful — on their own schedule.

  • Organization : Alignerr
  • Type : Hourly Contract
  • Location : Remote

- Commitment : 10–40 hours/week

  • Commitment : 10–40 hours/week
  • Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft open-ended, multi-step problems at PhD qualifying exam level, spanning quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and beyond
  • Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Develop rigorous, step-by-step "golden responses" with precise physical constants, unit conversions, and airtight mathematical derivations
  • Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency, identifying where models "hallucinate" results that violate first principles
  • Refine Model Behavior — Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physics-informed constraints

- Benchmark AI Understanding — Contribute to university- and research-level evaluation datasets that test the limits of what AI truly understands about the physical world

  • Benchmark AI Understanding — Contribute to university- and research-level evaluation datasets that test the limits of what AI truly understands about the physical world
  • Holds a PhD (completed or near completion) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
  • Deep mastery of core physics pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured written English
  • Uncompromising attention to detail — units, notation, and logical flow matter to you
  • Self-directed and comfortable working independently on technical tasks

- No prior AI experience required — your physics expertise is what counts

  • No prior AI experience required — your physics expertise is what counts
  • Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance
  • Proficiency with tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
  • Background in academic research, technical writing, or curriculum development

- Familiarity with AI or LLM evaluation workflows

  • Familiarity with AI or LLM evaluation workflows
  • Work on genuinely novel, intellectually stimulating problems at the frontier of AI research
  • Collaborate with teams working alongside the world's leading AI research labs
  • Fully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits you
  • Freelance autonomy with the structure of high-impact, task-based work
  • Contribute to AI development that could shape how future models understand the physical universe
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

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