Remote Physics Research Scientist (PhD) - 34878

Turing; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 68,880 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Experience with leading AI labs

Opportunity for career growth

Job summary

A leading AI company is seeking a Physics Research Scientist (PhD) to improve AI models' reasoning on physics problems. This remote, contract role offers flexible hours and compensation up to $150/hr. Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics and possess strong problem-solving and writing skills. Collaborate with top AI labs to influence the future of scientific reasoning in AI models.

Qualifications

• PhD or currently enrolled in relevant physics field.
• Strong structured reasoning skills.
• Ability to explain logic clearly in writing.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Reliable computer and internet access.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate physics problems to test AI.
• Analyze AI-generated solutions for clarity and logic.
• Provide constructive feedback on reasoning gaps.
• Contribute to benchmarks measuring model performance.
• Collaborate with researchers on testing methodologies.

Skills

Complex problem-solving

Structured reasoning

Clear written communication

Self-motivation

Education

PhD or Postdoctoral in Physics or related fields

Job description

Overview

Role Overview: 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, remote schedule.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development