Physicist

SME Careers; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SME Careers in New Zealand seeks physicists to join our AI training project. In this role, you will review AI-generated responses, evaluate reasoning quality and step-by-step problem solving, and provide expert feedback that helps models produce accurate, logical explanations.

You will assess solutions for accuracy and clarity, identify errors in calculations or methodology, fact-check physics information, and write high-quality explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Physics or related field from a top university.
• Strong ability in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics and modeling.
• Experience in creating or reviewing complex physics content.
• Proficient at fact-checking information using public sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts and responses to guide AI learning.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance accuracy and relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for inaccuracies or biases and validate reliability.

Skills

Physics knowledge

Critical thinking

Analytical writing

Programming

Education

MS or PhD in Physics

Job description

We’re seeking physicists to join our AI training project. In this role, you will review AI-generated responses, evaluate the reasoning quality and step-by-step problem-solving, and provide expert feedback that helps models produce answers that are accurate, logical, and clearly explained. You will assess solutions for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the prompt; identify errors in calculations, methodology, or conceptual understanding; fact-check physics information; write high-quality physics explanations and model solutions that demonstrate correct methods; and rate and compare multiple AI responses based on physics correctness and reasoning quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop AI Training Content: Create detailed prompts in various topics and responses to guide AI learning, ensuring the models reflect a comprehensive understanding of diverse subjects.
• Optimize AI Performance: Evaluate and rank AI responses to enhance the model's accuracy, fluency, and contextual relevance.
• Ensure Model Integrity: Test AI models for potential inaccuracies or biases, validating their reliability across use cases.

Your Profile

• You hold an MS or PhD in Physics or a related field in one of the top 100 universities.
• Confident in physical reasoning, mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics/statistical mechanics, and modeling/systems thinking
• You have developed or critically reviewed complex physics content (e.g., problem banks, proofs, textbook sections, research notes).
• Expert at fact-checking information using public sources across multiple domains.
• You communicate physics clearly and turn advanced theory into real-world solutions.
• Background in research, analytical writing, debate, programming, or physics is preferred.
• Published in a peer-reviewed journal.
• English proficiency C1 and above with excellent writing skills.
• Bonus: Data labeling, RLHF, or AI model evaluation experience.