Research Physicist - Part Time

Outlier; El Paso (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking advanced Physics experts to enhance AI models through expert feedback. This role involves evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy, developing complex Physics questions, and assessing AI responses based on scientific rigor. Candidates should possess a Master's degree or higher in Physics, with a strong preference for those with research experience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI technology while working on a flexible payment structure that reflects your expertise and performance. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing AI understanding in the realm of Physics.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy in Physics.
• Develop and answer Physics-related questions to refine AI.

Skills

Physics Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree 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 teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

1. Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Physics.
2. Developing and answering Physics-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. Assessing and ranking AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Required expertise and qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Physics or a related field (can be currently enrolled).
• Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions.
• 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 but vary based on your 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 project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.