Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD) - 34878

Turing; California (MO); Remote; USD 68,880 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Collaboration with AI labs

Job summary

A leading AI firm seeks a Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD). This role involves creating and evaluating physics problems to assess AI logic. Candidates must possess a PhD in Physics and strong problem-solving skills. Ideal for those pursuing cutting-edge AI research with flexibility in hours and remote work.

Qualifications

• PhD or Postdoc in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields.
• Ability to solve complex, multi-step problems with structured reasoning.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate challenging physics problems for AI reasoning testing.
• Analyze AI-generated solutions for logical clarity.
• Provide constructive feedback on reasoning gaps.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Education

PhD or Postdoctoral in Physics or related fields

Job description

Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD) - 34878

Overview

Role Overview:

We are seeking PhD-level Physics researchers to rigorously test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). In this role, you’ll create physics problems, analyze model responses, and identify logical gaps to help improve AI’s conceptual understanding and structured problem-solving.

This is a remote, contract-based role with flexible weekly hour options (10, 20, or 30).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate challenging physics problems to test AI reasoning.
• Analyze AI-generated solutions for logic, rigor, and step-by-step clarity.
• Provide detailed, constructive feedback that highlights gaps in reasoning.
• Contribute to the development of benchmarks that measure model performance on abstract and multi-step tasks.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine methodologies for testing AI reasoning.

Must-have Qualifications

• PhD or Postdoctoral (or currently enrolled) in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields.
• Strong ability to solve complex, multi-step problems with structured reasoning.
• Skilled communicator, able to explain logic and critique clearly in writing.
• Independent, self-motivated, and comfortable in a remote setting.
• Reliable computer and internet setup.

Why Join Turing?

• Impact: Help define how AI models reason about abstract, scientific problems.
• Prestige: Work with leading AI labs shaping the future of reasoning systems.
• Flexibility: Remote-first, with weekly hour options.
• Career Growth: Gain experience at the intersection of AI and physics research.

Contract & Selection Process

• Compensation: $50–$150 per hour, based on skills and experience. (paid once every two weeks).
• Duration: 1 week to 3 months (project-based; extension possible).
• Hours: Up to 30 hrs/week.
• Time Zone: 2–5 hrs/day overlap with UTC-8 (America/Los_Angeles), confirmed near onboarding.

About Turing

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, partnering with leading AI research labs to advance frontier model capabilities in reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, and STEM. Our work directly shapes how next-generation AI systems solve mission-critical challenges across science, technology, and industry.

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