Applied Physics

About the Role

What if your deep expertise in physics could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to challenge cutting-edge Large Language Models on their grasp of fundamental physics — from quantum mechanics and electrodynamics to thermodynamics and classical mechanics.

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Problem Sets — Craft university- and research-level physics problems requiring multi-step logical reasoning, mathematical derivation, and deep conceptual understanding — think PhD qualifying exam difficulty
• Author Gold-Standard Solutions — Write rigorous, step-by-step solutions that serve as ground-truth references, with exacting precision on physical constants, units, and logical flow
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency, identifying where models "hallucinate" results that violate first principles
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems develop physics-informed reasoning — correctly applying constraints like conservation laws, boundary conditions, and symmetry arguments
• Document Failure Modes — Systematically record how and where AI reasoning breaks down, contributing directly to safer and more accurate AI outputs

Who You Are

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related discipline
• Deep mastery across core physics pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured English
• Uncompromising attention to detail — units, notation, and the logical integrity of a derivation all matter to you
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in an asynchronous environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with scientific data annotation, evaluation systems, or data quality workflows
• Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
• Background in research-level problem design or academic assessment
• Familiarity with AI tools or large language models as an end user

Organization

Organization: Alignerr

Type

Type: Hourly Contract

Location

Location: Remote

Commitment

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects in collaboration with leading research labs and AI teams
• Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your life
• Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Gain firsthand exposure to how frontier AI models are trained and evaluated
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch