Research Physicist - Work From Home

Outlier; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Outlier is seeking a Research Physicist to work from home, focusing on evaluating and developing AI understanding of complex Physics problems. Candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in Physics, with a strong preference for research experience. This full-time role offers competitive pay based on expertise and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physics or related field.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.
• 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

English Proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or related field

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 details:

Current pay rates for core project work by Physics experts range from $30 to $50 per hour USD, varying based on geographic location, expertise, skills assessment, and project need. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects exist based on performance. For non-core work, such as onboarding or overtime, lower rates may apply. Certain projects also 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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