Applied Physics Specialist

Alignerr; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 83.000 - 165.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Alignerr is seeking a PhD-level Applied Physicist for an entirely remote, hourly contract role. You will craft exam-grade physics problems and model solutions, challenging AI systems in areas from quantum mechanics to thermodynamics. Flexibility to work 10–40 hours per week is offered, with independence and rigorous thinking prized.

No AI background is required; deep mastery of physics and ability to reason meticulously are essential for shaping AI understanding of physical laws.

Formación

• PhD completed or near-completion in Applied Physics or closely related field.
• Ability to explain complex physics concepts clearly in English.
• Attention to detail in units, notation, and logical proofs.

Responsabilidades

• Design PhD-level physics problems requiring multi-step reasoning.
• Write step-by-step model answers with precise calculations.
• Audit AI reasoning for physical consistency and adherence to fundamental laws.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions and conservation laws.

Conocimientos

Physics expertise

Strong written English

Independent work

Asynchronous work

Educación

PhD in Applied Physics

PhD near completion

Herramientas

MATLAB

COMSOL

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

Descripción del empleo

Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your expertise in physics could directly shape how AI understands the fundamental laws of the universe? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models — probing their reasoning across quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and beyond.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just deep mastery of physics and the ability to think rigorously about where AI reasoning breaks down.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Problems — Craft PhD qualifying exam-level physics problems that demand multi-step logical reasoning, complex mathematical derivation, and first-principles thinking
• Author Gold-Standard Solutions — Write rigorous, step-by-step model answers where every constant, unit conversion, and logical step is precisely correct
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency, identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates fundamental laws
• Refine Model Behavior — Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physics-informed constraints

Who You Are

• PhD completed or near-completion in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep mastery across the core pillars: 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 — units, scientific notation, and logical flow of proof matter to you
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently and asynchronously
• No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance workflows
• Proficiency with MATLAB, COMSOL, Python (NumPy/SciPy), or similar computational tools
• Background in research, academic publishing, or technical writing

Why Join Us

• Work alongside world-leading AI research labs on genuinely frontier problems
• Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your life, not the other way around
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Gain rare, direct exposure to how large language models are trained and evaluated at the frontier
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch