Research Physicist - Part Time

Outlier; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Research Physicist to evaluate AI-generated content and develop Physics-related questions. Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in Physics, with a strong preference for those with research experience. This role offers competitive hourly pay based on expertise and skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to read and write with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy in Physics.
• Develop and answer Physics-related questions.
• Assess and rank AI responses based on scientific rigor.

Skills

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Physics

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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 seeking 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

Current pay rates for core project work range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location, expertise, skills assessment, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available based on performance. For non-core work, such as onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Some projects offer incentive payments. Please review each project's payment terms.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information, and Internet