Freelance Question Sub-editor - Physics subject matter expert

Physics World; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education company is seeking a motivated and passionate physics specialist. In this flexible freelance role, you will write and review multiple-choice questions to support deep learning for the GAMSAT. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Physics and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and the flexibility to work remotely on a part-time schedule.

Benefits

Competitive rate of £32 per hour

Flexible remote working

Autonomy over your schedule

Mission-driven work

Qualifications

• Excellent written English and ability to explain scientific ideas clearly.
• Deep understanding of first-year university physics.
• Proven experience in pedagogical theory, learning design, or content development.

Responsibilities

• Write original scientific passages and multiple-choice questions.
• Review and provide feedback on content authored by others.
• Audit and revise legacy question bank content for quality.

Skills

Strong pedagogy

Writing skills

Physics expertise

Communication

Education

Degree in Physics (BSc required)

Job description

About Us

👋 At Medify, we've been widening access to medical and dental schools since 2009 by providing high-quality test content and practice tools at an affordable price. We are the number 1 choice worldwide for UCAT test prep, and we are committed to giving prospective medical and dental students the best possible support. Medify provides test prep products for a range of examinations and university admissions tests, so there are many further opportunities available for enthusiastic and diligent applicants who produce high-quality content.

The Role

We’re recruiting amotivated and passionate physics specialistwith strong pedagogy and writing skills to help uswrite and review multiple-choice questions. This flexible freelance role issuited to individuals who are passionate about science communication and educational content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Initially, write and develop original scientific passages with associatedmultiple-choice questionsand clear, pedagogically sound explanations that support deep learning, grounded in your physics expertise for the GAMSAT. This is so you can learn the exam and test style.
• Review, edit, and provide feedback on content authored by others
• Audit and revise legacy question bank content for quality and alignment

About You

• Degree in Physics (BSc required)
• Excellent written English and ability to explain scientific ideas clearly
• Deep understanding of first-year university physics
• Proven experience in pedagogical theory, learning design, or content development
• Bonus: Prior experience in teaching, tutoring, or science writing

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of £32 per hour (or $65 AUD), with the potential for increases based on performance and quality of work.
• Flexible remote working: 10–20 hours per week
• Autonomy over your schedule once trained
• Work with a mission-driven team improving access to medicine and healthcare

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter explaining your suitability

Shortlisted applicants will complete a short authoring and review trial. Successful candidates will be trained and commissioned for their first project.