Applied Physicist

Outlier; Rockford (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Applied Physicist to contribute expertise in training AI models. This freelance opportunity allows you to work remotely with flexible hours, making it ideal for those passionate about physics and AI. You will assess the accuracy of AI-generated content, craft relevant questions, and evaluate responses, playing a crucial role in enhancing AI capabilities. If you're a physics professional looking to make an impact in the tech world, this role offers a unique chance to blend your skills with cutting-edge technology while enjoying the freedom of freelance work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or related field is required.
• Experience in physics is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess the factuality of AI-generated physics content.
• Craft and answer physics-related questions.

Skills

Physics expertise

Clear writing skills

Assessment of AI-generated content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physics or related field

Higher degree in Physics

Job description

Outlier is looking for an Applied Physicist in Rockford, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3074265171 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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