Research Physicist - Work From Home

Outlier; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Research Physicist to work from home, contributing to advanced AI models. This role involves evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, developing questions to enhance AI understanding, and assessing AI responses for scientific rigor. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree or higher in Physics, with a strong preference for those with research experience. Join a leading expert platform that connects contributors worldwide to improve AI capabilities and make a significant impact in the field of technology.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Physics or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with research publications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physics expertise

Research experience

English proficiency

AI model training (bonus skill)

Education

Master’s degree in Physics

PhD in Physics (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 vary based on your geographic location. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects are available 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 onboarding or overtime phases, lower rates may apply. 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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