Research Physicist - Work From Home

Outlier; Champaign (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Research Physicist to work from home. The role involves evaluating AI-generated content, developing Physics-related questions, and assessing AI responses for accuracy. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree or higher in Physics, with a strong preference for those with research experience.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, or research grants.
• Ability to read and write 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

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Physics

PhD preferred

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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 helpful but not required.

Payment

Pay rates for core project work range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location, expertise, skills assessment, and project need. Higher rates may be offered to PhDs or for higher-paying research projects based on performance. For initial onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply, and certain projects may include 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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