Applied Physics

About the Role

What if your years of graduate-level physics training could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models — exposing gaps in their reasoning, catching violations of fundamental physical laws, and building the benchmarks that make AI smarter and more scientifically rigorous.

What You'll Do

• Design advanced physics problems — craft open-ended, multi-step challenges at PhD qualifying exam level spanning quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and classical mechanics
• Author rigorous ground-truth solutions — write precise, step-by-step "golden responses" where every constant, unit, and logical step is exactly right
• Audit AI-generated reasoning — identify where models hallucinate physics, violate first principles, or mishandle boundary conditions and conservation laws
• Provide structured feedback — help AI systems develop physics-informed reasoning that genuinely respects the constraints of the physical world
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule, with no micromanagement

Who You Are

• Holds a PhD (completed or near completion) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep mastery across the core pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured English
• Uncompromising precision with units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and logical proof structure
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance
• Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
• Experience designing physics coursework, qualifying exams, or research benchmarks
• Familiarity with AI tools or language model evaluation as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on some of the most intellectually challenging problems in AI development today
• Collaborate with leading AI research labs and teams at the frontier of the field
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact project work
• Contribute to ensuring AI reasons correctly about the physical universe
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Organization

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Type

Hourly Contract

Location

Remote

Commitment

10–40 hours/week

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

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