Remote Physics Researcher (PhD)

Turing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 113,652 - 161,868; Full time

Job summary

Turing is seeking PhDs in Physics or related fields for a fully remote contract position. The role involves designing physics problems to evaluate AI performance and collaborating with researchers on cutting-edge projects. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly in writing. You will earn $100+/hour and enjoy flexible weekly work hours, with no AI experience required.

Qualifications

• PhD (pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance.
• Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD-level physics topics.

Skills

Physics reasoning

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Education

PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or related field

Job description

Remote contract for PhDs in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields. Work on cutting‑edge projects with top AI labs while earning $100+/hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required.

Role Overview

Help fine‑tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your physics skills. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics).
• Develop clear, step‑by‑step solutions with rigorous logic.
• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
• Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD‑level physics topics.

Requirements

• PhD (pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Strong physics reasoning and problem‑solving skills across advanced domains.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
• No AI experience required.
• Fully remote, flexible work.
• Work on cutting‑edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• Pay rate: $100+/hour (depends on role and candidate expertise).
• Assessment: Shortlisted experts complete an evaluation before selection.
• Assignments: Contract roles with defined start/end dates; up to 40 hrs/week.