Research Physicist - Part Time

Outlier; South Carolina; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a part-time Research Physicist to contribute to the advancement of AI by leveraging expertise in Physics. This role involves evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, developing Physics-related questions, and assessing AI responses based on scientific rigor. Join a leading expert platform that connects a vast network of contributors to enhance AI models, providing an exciting opportunity to influence the future of technology. If you have a passion for Physics and a desire to shape AI understanding, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physics Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI Model Training

Education

Master’s Degree in Physics

PhD 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 looking for advanced Physics experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex problems by:

1. Evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Physics.
2. Develop and answer Physics-related questions to refine AI understanding.
3. Assess and rank 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 geographic location, expertise, skills assessment, project need, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.