PhD Physicist for AI Physics Reasoning - Remote

Alignerr; Greater London; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge Large Language Models, probing quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and more. This fully remote hourly contract requires mastery of physics and a rigorous analytical mind.

You will design advanced physics problems, author gold-standard solutions, and audit AI reasoning for physical consistency. Excellent English communication and attention to detail are essential, with independence to work asynchronously

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in Applied Physics or closely related field.
• Deep mastery of classical and quantum physics with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English for technical explanations.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced physics problems equivalent to PhD qualifying exams.
• Author rigorous ground-truth solutions with correct constants and units.
• Audit AI reasoning for physical consistency and first-principles validity.
• Provide expert feedback to refine model thinking and conservation laws.
• Work asynchronously on task-based assignments with independence

Skills

Quantum Mechanics

Classical Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Statistical Mechanics

Mathematical derivation

Clear English communication

Education

PhD in Applied Physics or closely related field

Tools

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

MATLAB

COMSOL

Job description

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge Large Language Models, probing quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and more. This fully remote hourly contract requires mastery of physics and a rigorous analytical mind.

You will design advanced physics problems, author gold-standard solutions, and audit AI reasoning for physical consistency. Excellent English communication and attention to detail are essential, with independence to work asynchronously