Applied Physicist

Outlier; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Applied Physicist to contribute expertise in training generative AI models. This remote freelance opportunity allows for flexible hours, enabling you to work when it suits you best. You'll engage in evaluating AI-generated content, crafting physics-related questions, and assessing the relevance of responses. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in physics, excellent writing skills, and a passion for advancing AI technology. Join this forward-thinking team and make a significant impact in the AI field while enjoying the freedom of freelance work.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a physics professional.
• Ability to write clearly about concepts related to physics.

Responsibilities

• Assess the factuality and relevance of AI-generated text.
• Craft and answer questions related to physics.

Skills

Physics Expertise

Clear Writing Skills

AI Model Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physics

PhD in Physics

Job description

Outlier is looking for an Applied Physicist in Columbia, SC.
This local job opportunity with ID 3074265346 is live since 2025-02-13 02:06:39.

Outlier helps the world's most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced physicist who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models?

About the opportunity:

• Outlier is looking for talented Physics experts to help train generative artificial intelligence models.
• This freelance opportunity is remote and hours are flexible, so you can work whenever is best for you.

You may contribute your expertise by:

• Assessing the factuality and relevance of domain-specific text produced by AI models.
• Crafting and answering questions related to physics.
• Evaluating and ranking domain-specific responses generated by AI models.

Examples of desirable expertise:

• A bachelor's or higher degree in physics or a related subject.
• Experience working as a physics professional.
• Ability to write clearly about concepts related to physics in fluent English.

Payment:

• Currently, pay rates for core project work by physics experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD.
• Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

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