Physics PhD - Expert Trainer

Handshake; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 103,320 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work opportunity

Job summary

A leading company in AI research is seeking a Physics PhD - Expert Trainer to contribute to enhancing Large Language Models. This remote position allows doctoral students to apply their expertise, engage in experimental project work, and collaborate with top researchers, all while enjoying flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment or recent graduation in a Physics doctoral program.
• Ability to work asynchronously and collaborate with AI labs.
• Capable of assessing AI systems and developing domain-specific knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI systems using real-world Physics expertise.
• Develop and refine prompts for specialized AI applications.
• Engage in independent research supported by AI.

Skills

Expertise in Physics

AI Evaluation

Prompt Development

Education

Doctoral degree in Physics

Job description

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Program Overview

Handshake is recruiting exceptional masters and doctoral students, candidates, and graduates in Physics to join our AI research community. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The MOVE program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.

• Put AI to the test with real-world expertise and evaluate where they excel or fail
• Get paid for your expertise while contributing to AI research
• Join a community of master’s, PhDs and AI researchers from top universities
• The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
• Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely, with a commitment of approximately 10+ hours per week.
• Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
• Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
• Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
• Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.

Who Should Apply

• Doctoral students and graduates (including those currently enrolled or in postdoctoral positions) in Physics
• Able to participate in primarily asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.
• Believe your expertise can outmatch current AI systems in understanding and explaining key concepts in your field.

This program is open to U.S.-based master's and doctoral students, candidates, and recent graduates with valid work or training authorization (e.g., F-1/OPT, J-1, H-1B). Participants are responsible for ensuring compliance with their visa conditions and confirming eligibility with their program or visa sponsor prior to applying.

Compensation

• Compensation ranges from $75 - $100 / hr depending on the project
• The compensation reflects our commitment to ensuring your contributions are rewarded at a level commensurate with your expertise.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Education, Training, and Research

• Industries

  Software Development and Higher Education

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