Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD) - 34878

Turing

North Carolina

Remote

USD 68,880 - 206,640

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote-first work

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading AI research firm is seeking a Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD) to rigorously test and improve the reasoning capabilities of AI models. The role involves creating and analyzing physics problems, providing feedback on AI responses, and contributing to benchmarks in a flexible remote setting. Ideal candidates have a PhD in Physics and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

PhD-level qualification in Physics or related fields.
Strong ability to solve complex, multi-step problems.
Skilled communicator able to explain and critique effectively.
Self-motivated and independent in a remote setting.
Reliable computer and internet connection.

Responsibilities

Design challenging physics problems to test AI reasoning.
Analyze AI-generated solutions for logic and rigor.
Provide feedback highlighting gaps in reasoning.
Contribute to benchmarks for model performance.
Collaborate to refine methodologies for testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Education

PhD or Postdoctoral in Physics or related fields

Job description

Overview

Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD) – contract, remote-first

Turing is hiring Physics Research Scientists (PhD, Remote) to test and improve how advanced AI models handle reasoning and problem-solving in physics. Work with top AI labs, contribute to frontier benchmarks, and earn up to $150/hr on a flexible schedule.

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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