Applied Physicist - AI Data Trainer (Remote)

Alignerr Corp.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking a PhD-level Applied Physicist to stress-test cutting-edge AI models, challenge their reasoning, and train them to think like a physicist. This fully remote hourly contract offers flexible hours (10–40 hours per week) with freelance autonomy.

You will design open-ended physics problems and craft precise, unit-aware solutions across quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics, auditing AI outputs for physical consistency and scientific rigor.

Qualifications

• PhD in Applied Physics or closely related field.
• Fluency in explaining complex physical phenomena and derivations in clear English.
• Mistakes in units and constants are avoided; proofs must be precise.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced physics problems across QM, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Auth or gold-standard solutions with precise constants and unit conversions.
• Audit AI reasoning for physical consistency and detect non-physical results.
• Provide physics-informed feedback to improve AI model behavior and conservation laws.

Skills

Classical Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Statistical Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

PhD in Applied Physics

Tools

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

MATLAB

COMSOL

Job description

Alignerr is seeking a PhD-level Applied Physicist to stress-test cutting-edge AI models, challenge their reasoning, and train them to think like a physicist. This fully remote hourly contract offers flexible hours (10–40 hours per week) with freelance autonomy.

You will design open-ended physics problems and craft precise, unit-aware solutions across quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics, auditing AI outputs for physical consistency and scientific rigor.