Applied Physics Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; Wollongong City Council; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Contract-based freelance role

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a PhD-level Applied Physicist to stress-test the reasoning of cutting-edge LLMs. This fully remote, hourly contract role focuses on quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and related areas.

You will design advanced physics problems, author rigorous solutions, and audit AI simulations for physical consistency. Strong communication in English and precise mathematical derivations are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or closely related field.
• Deep mastery of core physics pillars required across multiple domains.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex derivations in clear English.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced, open-ended physics problems at PhD level for multi-step reasoning.
• Create rigorous, step-by-step solutions with precise constants, units, and transitions.
• Audit AI-generated simulations for physical consistency and first-principles correctness.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions and conservation laws.
• Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Skills

Classical Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Statistical Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Education

PhD in Applied Physics

Tools

MATLAB

COMSOL

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

Job description

Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your deep expertise in physics could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test the reasoning of cutting‑edge Large Language Models — probing their grasp of quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and beyond. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just mastery of physics and a rigorous, analytical mind.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design advanced, open‑ended physics problems at the level of PhD qualifying exams — requiring multi‑step logical reasoning and mathematical derivation
• Author rigorous \"golden\" solutions with precise step‑by‑step workings, ensuring every physical constant, unit, and logical transition is exactly right
• Audit AI‑generated simulations, proofs, and explanations for physical consistency — identifying where models hallucinate violations of first principles
• Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physics‑informed constraints
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep mastery across the core pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured English
• Uncompromising precision with units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and logical proof structure
• Naturally detail‑oriented and systematic in evaluating technical content
• No prior AI or data annotation experience required

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance systems
• Proficiency with technical tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL, or Python (NumPy/SciPy)
• Research background in a specialised physics subfield

Why Join Us

• Work alongside world‑leading AI research teams on genuinely frontier problems
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high‑impact technical work
• Get rare, hands‑on exposure to how advanced LLMs are trained and evaluated
• Contribute to ensuring that AI reasoning stays grounded in the fundamental laws of the universe
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch