Research Physicist - Work From Home

Outlier; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a Research Physicist for a work-from-home position. The role involves evaluating AI-generated content, developing Physics-related questions, and assessing AI responses. Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in Physics and strong English proficiency. This is a full-time internship position with competitive pay based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications or patents.
• 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:

• Evaluating AI-generated content for factual accuracy and relevance in Physics.
• Developing and answering Physics-related questions to refine AI understanding.
• 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 (candidates can be currently enrolled).
• Research Experience: 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 helpful but not required.

Payment

Rates for core project work range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location, expertise, skills assessment, and project need. Opportunities for higher-paying projects are available based on performance. Additional factors such as project onboarding or overtime phases may influence rates. Certain projects may offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Additional details

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

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