Research Physicist - Part Time

Outlier; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a part-time Research Physicist to enhance AI understanding of complex Physics problems. The role involves evaluating AI content, developing questions, and assessing responses. Candidates should hold a Master's degree or higher in Physics, with a preference for those with research experience and publications. This position offers competitive hourly pay based on expertise and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physics or related field.
• Strong preference for peer-reviewed publications or R&D contributions.
• Ability to read and write in English 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

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI model training experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Physics

PhD preferred

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 varies based on your geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects 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.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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