Physics AI Specialist
Weekday AI (YC W21) · United States · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteOTHR$80/hrPart-time
Compensation
$80 per hour
About the role
We are seeking highly qualified Physics PhD professionals to contribute to a cutting-edge AI research initiative involving advanced large language models.
Responsibilities
- Create challenging, graduate-level physics problems within your area of expertise
- Contribute to the development of high-quality datasets used to train and evaluate AI models
- Ensure scientific accuracy, depth, and rigor in all problem designs
- Follow structured guidelines to produce consistent and high-quality outputs
- Collaborate in a remote, asynchronous environment
Requirements
- Areas of Expertise:
- Statistical Mechanics
- Condensed Matter
- AMO Physics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Electrodynamics
- Classical Mechanics
- String Theory
- Quantum Field Theory
- Particle Physics
- Nuclear Physics
- General Relativity
- Astrophysics
- Cosmology
- Who You Are:
- PhD in Physics from a university in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Western Europe
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency in English
- Ability to work independently and manage complex tasks
- Engagement Details:
- Ongoing role starting in February with rolling applications
- Expected contribution of 4-6 tasks per week, each requiring several hours of focused work
- Fully remote with flexible, self-managed schedule
- Short AI-based interview and application form (approximately 20-40 minutes total)
- Independent contractor engagement
- Work must not involve sharing confidential or proprietary information from any current or past employer or institution
- Project scope and duration may vary based on performance and research needs
- This opportunity does not currently support certain work authorization categories