Applied Physics Specialist

Alignerr; Mumbai; Remote; INR 7,940,000 - 15,880,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Contract work

Global collaboration

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a PhD‑level Applied Physicist to stress‑test cutting‑edge AI models by challenging their physical reasoning and ensuring adherence to fundamental laws.

This fully remote hourly contract invites experts to design advanced problems, author gold‑standard solutions, and audit AI proofs with exacting attention to units and constants—working on your own schedule. Experience in quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in Applied Physics or a related field.
• Strong background in Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics.
• Excellent written English with ability to present complex derivations clearly.
• Detail-oriented with rigorous unit handling.

Responsibilities

• Design exam-style physics problems at the PhD level requiring multi-step reasoning.
• Write gold-standard solutions with precise constants and unit conversions.
• Audit AI reasoning for physical consistency and conservation laws.
• Provide feedback to improve AI models' physics-informed reasoning.
• Work independently on a flexible remote schedule.

Skills

Physics problem design

Scientific writing

Quality assurance in data

Education

PhD in Applied Physics

Near completion PhD in related field

Tools

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

MATLAB

COMSOL

Job description

Job Description:

Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your expertise in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting‑edge Large Language Models — exposing the gaps in their physical reasoning and helping ensure they respect the fundamental laws that govern reality.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want to do intellectually rigorous work on their own schedule. No prior AI experience required — just deep domain expertise and a sharp, uncompromising mind.

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

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Problems — Craft PhD qualifying exam-level physics problems that demand multi-step logical reasoning, rigorous mathematical derivation, and mastery of first principles
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Write definitive, step-by-step "golden responses" with flawless physical constants, unit conversions, and airtight logical flow
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency, identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates conservation laws or boundary conditions
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems develop genuine physics-informed reasoning across topics like quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Hold a PhD (completed or near completion) 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
• Exceptionally clear and precise scientific writer — you can articulate complex derivations in structured, accessible English
• Obsessively detail-oriented when it comes to units, notation, and the logical integrity of a proof
• Self-motivated and consistent when working independently
• No prior AI or tech experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance systems
• Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
• Background in research, academia, or applied physics industries
• Familiarity with AI tools or language model outputs as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs and AI teams
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Direct impact on how AI reasons about the physical universe — work that actually matters
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
• Collaborate with a global community of domain experts pushing the frontier of AI capability