About the Role
What if your expertise in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics 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 flaws in their physical reasoning and helping ensure they never violate the fundamental laws of the universe.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background needed — just deep mastery of physics and the ability to think rigorously about how the world works.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design advanced, open-ended physics problems at PhD qualifying exam level — requiring multi-step logical reasoning and rigorous mathematical derivation
- Author gold-standard solutions with precise, step-by-step workings, correct physical constants, and flawless unit conversions
- Audit AI-generated simulations, derivations, and proofs for physical consistency — identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles
- Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around conservation laws, boundary conditions, symmetry arguments, and physical constraints
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Holds a PhD (completed or near completion) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
- Deep command of the core pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
- Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured written English
- Uncompromising precision with units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and the logical structure of proofs
- Naturally detail-oriented with a systematic, methodical approach to problem-solving
- No prior AI or tech experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance for research content
- Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
- Background in research publication, academic instruction, or scientific writing
- Familiarity with AI tools or language model evaluation workflows
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 rigorous work
- Direct influence on how AI models reason about physics — your expertise shapes the science AI learns from
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch