Physics Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

Alignerr Corp.; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 99,000 - 149,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a Physics Subject Matter Expert (AI Training) to design challenging physics problems and develop gold-standard solutions for AI models. This remote hourly contract offers collaboration with leading AI research teams and the chance to influence how physics is taught to AI systems.

The role requires a Masters in Physics or related field, strong problem-solving, and excellent writing. Work asynchronously from anywhere with flexible hours (10–40 hours/week).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics or closely related field.
• Strong problem-solving across advanced physics domains.
• Clear and precise written communication.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently and asynchronously.
• No prior AI/ML experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design challenging physics problems spanning mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and more.
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic for gold-standard references.
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity.
• Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Masters-level physics.
• Provide structured, actionable feedback to help AI models reason more like expert physicists.

Skills

Problem solving

Physics knowledge

Technical writing

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

Physics Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)

About The Role

We're looking for physics experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI models. Your deep knowledge of physics will directly shape how AI understands, reasons through, and explains complex scientific concepts — making a real impact on the frontier of AI development.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role working alongside world-leading AI research teams. If you have a strong physics background and love rigorous problem-solving, this is your opportunity to contribute to something genuinely cutting-edge.

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

What You'll Do

• Design challenging, well-structured physics problems spanning mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and more
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic to serve as gold-standard references
• Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, reasoning quality, and clarity
• Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Masters-level physics
• Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps AI models reason more like expert physicists

Who You Are

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
• Strong problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains
• Able to communicate complex ideas clearly and precisely in writing
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
• No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation workflows
• Familiarity with writing technical content or educational materials
• Background in computational or experimental physics

Why Join Us

• Work directly with industry-leading AI labs on genuinely frontier research
• Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, from anywhere
• Freelance advantages: high autonomy, variety of problems, and global collaboration
• Potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project involvement
• Make a meaningful contribution to how AI understands the physical world