Remote Physics Researcher (PhD) - 34440

Turing; Chennai; Remote; INR 7,910,000 - 15,819,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Work on high-impact AI research projects

Possibility of contract extension based on performance

Job summary

A growing AI company is seeking PhD-level researchers in physics to evaluate the reasoning capabilities of large language models. The role involves creating complex physics problems, analyzing AI responses, and providing feedback. Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. in Physics. This is a remote position that requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Able to provide clear, constructive feedback with examples.
• Comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Create physics problems and review AI responses.
• Test reasoning capabilities of large language models.
• Analyze gaps in logical understanding.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Independent work

Stable computer & internet access

Education

Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Physics

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about solving logical problems and working through challenging physics? Turing is looking for PhD-level researchers in physics to test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You’ll create physics problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding. The goal is to measure how well these models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Create physics problems, review how the AI solves them, and share insights on how well it understands complex reasoning and logical steps. You’ll take on tasks such as:
• A high-energy pion travels through a material, losing energy at a constant rate. Given its rest mass and proper lifetime, calculate the probability that it decays within a certain distance from its origin.
• For a 1D Brownian motion starting at the origin, define the last return time to zero and the time spent on the positive axis as fractions of total time. Find the exact joint probability distribution of these scaled times, expressed using the Heaviside function to specify its support.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Able to provide clear, constructive feedback with examples
• Strong written communication, especially in remote settings
• Comfortable working independently
• Stable computer and internet access
• Note: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.

Time Commitment & Contract Details

• Commitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)
• Engagement type: Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
• Duration of contract: 1 month; [expected start date is next week]
• Selection Process: Task-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.

About Turing

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.

Turing’s value proposition

• Remote work flexibility
• Work on high-impact AI research projects
• Possibility of contract extension based on performance
• Collaborate with experts worldwide to test and refine AI models.