Applied Physics

Alignerr Corp.; Sheffield (TX); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test and improve reasoning in cutting-edge Large Language Models. The role emphasizes first-principles thinking, rigorous solutions, and independent work for researchers desiring impact beyond the lab.

This fully remote, hourly contract invites experts to design difficult physics problems, author precise golden solutions, and audit AI reasoning across quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep mastery across Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear English
• Uncompromising attention to detail — you notice when a unit is off or a proof skips a step
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently

Responsibilities

• Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft complex, open-ended problems at PhD qualifying exam level requiring multi-step reasoning and first-principles thinking
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Produce rigorous, step-by-step golden responses with exact constants, units, and steps
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated simulations and proofs for physical consistency and conservation laws
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide expert feedback to foster physics-informed reasoning across QM, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics
• Work Independently — Complete task-based assignments asynchronously on your schedule

Job description

About The Role

What if your years of rigorous physics training could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test and improve the reasoning of cutting-edge Large Language Models — ensuring they don't just sound smart, but actually think in ways that respect the fundamental laws of the universe.

Applied Physics (AI Training)

What if your years of rigorous physics training could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test and improve the reasoning of cutting-edge Large Language Models — ensuring they don't just sound smart, but actually think in ways that respect the fundamental laws of the universe.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and academics who want to apply their expertise beyond the lab. No prior AI experience required — just deep domain knowledge and a sharp analytical mind.

• Organization: Alignerr


• Type: Hourly Contract


• Location: Remote


• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft complex, open-ended problems at PhD qualifying exam level that demand multi-step logical reasoning, mathematical derivation, and first-principles thinking


• Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Produce rigorous, step-by-step \"golden responses\" where every physical constant, unit conversion, and logical step is exactly right


• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated simulations, derivations, and proofs for physical consistency; identify where models \"hallucinate\" physics that violates conservation laws or boundary conditions


• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems develop genuinely physics-informed reasoning across topics like quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics


• Work Independently — Complete task-based assignments asynchronously, fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field


• Deep mastery across the core pillars of physics: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics


• Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured English


• Uncompromising attention to detail — you notice when a unit is off, a sign is wrong, or a proof skips a step


• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently


• No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance workflows


• Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL


• Background in research, academic publishing, or technical writing


• Familiarity with AI tools or language model evaluation as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside world-leading research labs


• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you


• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually demanding work


• Apply your physics expertise in a genuinely novel and consequential domain


• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch