Remote Applied Physicist for AI Reasoning (Contract)

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

Job summary

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test and improve the reasoning of cutting-edge Large Language Models, ensuring they respect physical laws. The role focuses on crafting advanced physics problems, authoring precise solutions, and auditing AI model reasoning, all in a remote, hourly contract setup.

The ideal candidate has deep mastery across classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics, with excellent written English and meticulous attention to

Qualifications

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field.
• Deep mastery of 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—acknowledges units, signs, and steps in proofs and derivations.

Responsibilities

• Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft complex, open-ended problems at PhD qualifying exam level that require multi-step reasoning and first-principles thinking.
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Produce rigorous, step-by-step solutions with precise constants and unit conversions.
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated simulations and proofs for physical consistency and conservation laws.
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide expert feedback to help AI develop physics-informed reasoning across classical and quantum topics.
• Work Independently — Complete tasks asynchronously, on your own schedule.

Skills

Clear English communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in Applied Physics

PhD in Physics

Tools

Python (NumPy/SciPy)

MATLAB

COMSOL

Job description

Alignerr is seeking PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test and improve the reasoning of cutting-edge Large Language Models, ensuring they respect physical laws. The role focuses on crafting advanced physics problems, authoring precise solutions, and auditing AI model reasoning, all in a remote, hourly contract setup.

The ideal candidate has deep mastery across classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics, with excellent written English and meticulous attention to