Physics Researcher for AI Model Training

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contract

Independent contractor arrangement

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a highly capable physicist to help advance large language models in a fully remote contractor role. The work involves designing and solving advanced physics problems, producing clear step-by-step solutions, and providing detailed annotations to guide model evaluation.

You'll collaborate with AI researchers to align problem sets with evaluation goals, develop physics benchmarks from undergraduate through PhD levels, and translate complex ideas into accessible explanations with

Qualifications

• Pursuing master's/PhD/postdoc in Physics or related field.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex physics problems.
• Excellent written communication and collaboration for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design and solve challenging physics problems that test LLMs.
• Produce accurate, high-quality step-by-step solutions with reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to align problem sets with evaluation goals.
• Help develop physics benchmarks across undergrad to PhD curricula.
• Translate complex physics concepts into clear explanations with visuals.
• Provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.

Skills

Strong research

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Lateral-thinking

Excellent written communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Role Overview

Apply advanced physics knowledge to help improve large language models through rigorous problem design, evaluation, and clear technical reasoning. This remote opportunity focuses on physics topics spanning early undergraduate coursework through PhD-level material, with particular relevance to engineering entrance examination standards and graduate programs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and solve challenging physics problems that test the limits of large language models.Produce accurate, high-quality step-by-step solutions with clearly explained reasoning.Work with language-model researchers to align problem sets with evaluation goals, including abstraction, multi-step reasoning, and symbolic manipulation.Help develop physics evaluation benchmarks across undergraduate through PhD-level curricula.Use strong analytical ability and English comprehension to support model fine-tuning projects.Translate complex physics concepts into simple, clear explanations, using visuals and physics-based reasoning where appropriate.Provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.QualificationsStrong research, analytical, creative, and lateral-thinking skills.Ability to analyze and solve complex physics problems using a structured, logical approach.Excellent written communication and collaboration skills for a remote environment.Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to work efficiently.A desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection.EligibilityCandidates currently pursuing a master’s degree, PhD, or postdoctoral work in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field are eligible and encouraged to apply.Work TermsFully remote contract engagement.Independent contractor or freelancer assignment.This engagement does not include medical benefits or paid leave.Opportunity to contribute to advanced AI projects involving leading language-model organizations.