Applied Physics

Alignerr Corp.; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote contract work

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models from a fully remote, hourly-contract position. You will design open, multi-domain physics problems, author definitive solutions with precise constants and units, and audit AI reasoning for physical consistency.

This flexible role suits researchers in physics or engineering physics, with independence and analytical rigor. The work emphasizes conservation laws and physics-informed constraints across domains.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or near completion in applied physics or a closely related field.
• Strong command of classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics.
• Ability to explain complex physical concepts clearly and rigorously.

Responsibilities

• Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft complex, open-ended problems at PhD qualifying exam level, requiring multi-step logical reasoning and rigorous mathematical derivation across domains like quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics
• Author Gold-Standard Solutions — Write definitive, step-by-step solutions with meticulous attention to physical constants, unit conversions, and logical flow
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated simulations, derivations, and proofs for physical consistency; identify where models hallucinate physics that violates first principles
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide structured, expert feedback that improves AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physics-informed constraints

Skills

PhD in Applied Physics/related

Mastery of Classical Mechanics

Mastery of Electrodynamics

Mastery of Statistical Mechanics

Mastery of Quantum Mechanics

Clear scientific communication

Self-directed work

Education

PhD in Applied Physics/Physics/Engineering Physics

Tools

MATLAB

COMSOL

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

Job description

About The Role

What if your years of physics training could directly shape how AI understands the fundamental laws of the universe? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models — exposing the gaps in their physical reasoning and helping ensure they respect the principles that govern reality: conservation of energy, electrodynamics, quantum behaviour, and more.

Applied Physics (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your years of physics training could directly shape how AI understands the fundamental laws of the universe? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models — exposing the gaps in their physical reasoning and helping ensure they respect the principles that govern reality: conservation of energy, electrodynamics, quantum behaviour, and more.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and advanced academics. No prior AI experience needed — just a deep command of physics and the analytical rigour to match.

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

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft complex, open-ended problems at PhD qualifying exam level, requiring multi-step logical reasoning and rigorous mathematical derivation across domains like quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics
• Author Gold-Standard Solutions — Write definitive, step-by-step solutions with meticulous attention to physical constants, unit conversions, and logical flow — the benchmark an AI must meet
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated simulations, derivations, and proofs for physical consistency; identify where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide structured, expert feedback that improves AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physics-informed constraints

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 explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical reasoning in clear, structured prose
• Uncompromising precision with units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and proof structure
• Self-directed and reliable when working independently on technical tasks
• No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

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

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance autonomy with the substance of meaningful, intellectually rigorous work
• Apply your expertise at the frontier of AI development in a way that has real, lasting impact
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch