Applied Physics Specialist

About the Role

What if your mastery of quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics 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, auditing AI reasoning, and documenting exactly where models violate the fundamental laws of physics.

What You'll Do

• Design advanced, open-ended physics problems at the PhD qualifying exam level — multi-step, mathematically rigorous, and deliberately challenging for AI systems
• Author definitive "golden" solutions with precise step-by-step derivations, correct physical constants, and flawless unit conversions
• Audit AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency — identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles
• Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physically constrained systems
• Work across core physics domains including Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule

Who You Are

• Hold a PhD (completed or nearing completion) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep, practitioner-level command of the core pillars of physics — Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured English
• Uncompromising attention to detail — you notice a wrong sign, a missing dimension, or a broken symmetry immediately
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently on technical tasks

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality review for research content
• Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
• Background in research benchmarking or academic problem design
• Familiarity with AI tools or LLMs as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work
• Gain direct exposure to how frontier AI models are trained and evaluated
• Contribute to ensuring AI reasoning is grounded in physical reality — work that genuinely matters
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch