Applied Physics Specialist

About the Role

What if your years of physics training could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to put cutting-edge Large Language Models through their paces — designing rigorous problems, exposing flawed reasoning, and helping ensure that AI respects the fundamental laws of the universe.

What You'll Do

• Design Advanced Physics Problems — Craft PhD qualifying exam-level problems spanning quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and classical mechanics that require multi-step reasoning and rigorous mathematical derivation
• Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Produce precise, step-by-step "golden responses" where every physical constant, unit conversion, and logical step is airtight
• Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated solutions and proofs for physical consistency, identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles
• Refine Model Behaviour — Provide structured, expert feedback that improves AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physics-informed constraints
• Document Failure Modes — Systematically catalogue how and why AI models break down on research-level physics benchmarks

Who You Are

• PhD completed (or in final stages) 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 communicate complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured prose
• Uncompromising precision with units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and logical proof structure
• Self-directed and reliable when working independently on task-based assignments

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance workflows
• Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
• Background in writing research papers, problem sets, or technical documentation
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts or large language model behaviour

Why Join Us

• Work directly with leading AI research labs on genuinely high-impact projects
• Fully remote and flexible — structure your hours around your existing research or academic commitments
• Freelance autonomy: choose your workload, work asynchronously, and collaborate globally
• Gain rare, first-hand exposure to how frontier AI models are trained and evaluated
• Meaningful work that ensures AI reasoning is grounded in real physics — not plausible-sounding nonsense
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

Organization

Alignerr

Type

Hourly Contract

Location

Remote

Commitment

10–40 hours/week

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

N/A