Remote Applied Physics Auditor for AI Reasoning

Alignerr; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 14,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr seeks a PhD‑level Applied Physicist to stress‑test AI models by crafting rigorous physics problems, auditing AI reasoning, and ensuring adherence to fundamental laws. This fully remote hourly contract (10-40 hours/week) invites researchers who can verify solutions with precise units and constants and provide expert feedback to improve physics‑informed AI reasoning.

Candidates should master classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical and quantum mechanics, with clear English

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or related field.
• Exceptional ability to write clearly and rigorously about complex physics topics.
• Strong mathematical and logical reasoning with attention to units and symbols.

Responsibilities

• Design PhD-level physics problems spanning quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics.
• Create gold-standard solutions with precise constants and unit conversions.
• Audit AI reasoning for physical consistency and identify breakdowns against first principles.
• Provide expert feedback to guide physics-informed AI reasoning and boundary-condition handling.

Skills

Analytical writing

Independent work

Physics fundamentals

Education

PhD in Applied Physics or closely related

Tools

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

MATLAB

COMSOL

Job description

Alignerr seeks a PhD‑level Applied Physicist to stress‑test AI models by crafting rigorous physics problems, auditing AI reasoning, and ensuring adherence to fundamental laws. This fully remote hourly contract (10-40 hours/week) invites researchers who can verify solutions with precise units and constants and provide expert feedback to improve physics‑informed AI reasoning.

Candidates should master classical mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical and quantum mechanics, with clear English