Research Physicist - Work From Home

Outlier; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Physicist to work from home, providing expert insights to enhance AI models. This role involves evaluating AI-generated content for accuracy, developing questions to improve AI understanding, and assessing AI responses for scientific rigor. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree or higher in Physics, along with research experience and a passion for advancing AI technology. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expert contributions and offers opportunities for higher-paying research projects based on performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physics or 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 to refine 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 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

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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