Research Physicist - Work From Home

Outlier; Worcester (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking advanced Physics experts to enhance AI's problem-solving capabilities. In this role, you'll evaluate AI-generated content for factual accuracy, develop Physics-related questions, and assess AI responses based on scientific rigor. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI models and collaborate with a network of over 100,000 contributors globally. If you have a passion for Physics and want to shape the future of AI, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in Physics or related field required.
• Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physics Expertise

Research Experience

English Proficiency

AI Model Training

Education

Masters degree in Physics

PhD in Physics

Job description

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

1. Education: Masters degree or higher (PhD preferred) in Physics or a related field (can be currently enrolled).
2. Research Experience: Strong preference for candidates with peer-reviewed publications, patents, conference presentations, research grants, or industry R&D contributions.
3. English Proficiency: Ability to read and write with minimal errors.
4. Bonus Skills: AI model training experience is not required but helpful.

Payment

1. 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.
2. Opportunities for higher-paying research projects based on performance.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, 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.