Research Physicist

Outlier; Sterling Heights (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading expert platform is seeking advanced Physics experts to enhance AI models. Responsibilities include teaching AI problem-solving in Physics, evaluating content accuracy, and developing relevant questions. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in Physics and strong research experience. Competitive pay rates are offered based on expertise and project performance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics or related field required.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach AI to interpret and solve complex Physics problems.
• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Physics.
• Develop and answer Physics-related questions.

Skills

Physics

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Physics

PhD in Physics

Job description

About Outlier: Outlier is the world’s leading expert platform, connecting a network of over 100,000 contributors worldwide to improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. We partner with companies including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft to enable advanced generative AI models to provide accurate responses and advanced reasoning capabilities.

We are looking for advanced Physics experts to:

1. Teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems in Physics.
2. Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Physics.
3. Develop and answer Physics-related questions to refine AI understanding.
4. Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required expertise and qualifications:

1. Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Physics or a related field (can be currently enrolled).
2. Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions.
3. English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors.

Bonus Skills:

AI model training experience is not required but helpful.

Payment:

Currently, pay rates for core project work by Physics experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.