About the Role
What if your years of physics expertise could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test and improve cutting-edge Large Language Models — exposing the gaps in their reasoning and helping ensure they never violate the fundamental laws of the universe.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and domain experts. No prior AI experience needed — just a deep mastery of physics and a sharp, rigorous mind.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design Advanced Problems — Craft PhD-level, open-ended physics problems spanning quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and classical mechanics that demand genuine multi-step reasoning and mathematical derivation
- Author Ground-Truth Solutions — Write rigorous, step-by-step "golden responses" that are flawless in physical constants, units, and logical structure
- Audit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency, identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles
- Refine Model Behavior — Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI develop physics-informed reasoning — from conservation laws to boundary conditions
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
- Hold a PhD (completed or near completion) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
- Have deep mastery across the core pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
- Write with exceptional clarity — able to explain complex phenomena and mathematical derivations in structured, precise English
- Uncompromisingly detail-oriented when it comes to units, scientific notation, and the logical flow of a proof
- Self-motivated and consistent when working independently
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or academic peer review
- Proficiency with computational tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL, or Python (NumPy/SciPy)
- Background in research-level benchmarking or technical writing for scientific audiences
Why Join Us
- Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact work
- Contribute directly to how the world's most advanced AI models understand physical reality
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch