Remote | Physics Expert — $73.29/hr

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for PhD-level physicists interested in contributing to the evaluation and improvement of advanced AI systems. This role supports collaborations with leading AI teams focused on improving how conversational AI models reason about physical systems, mathematical relationships, and fundamental scientific principles across theoretical and applied physics. Experts will evaluate AI-generated responses related to physics topics, ensuring conceptual accuracy, quantitative rigor, and scientifically grounded reasoning aligned with modern physics research. Key Responsibilities Write and refine prompts that guide AI model behavior in physics contexts Evaluate AI-generated responses to physics-related questions for conceptual accuracy and mathematical correctness Verify physical claims and derivations using domain expertise and authoritative public sources Annotate responses by identifying strengths, inaccuracies, and conceptual gaps Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences Apply structured evaluation frameworks and benchmarking standards Ensure responses align with expected scientific rigor and conversational guidelines Ideal Profile Strong candidates will have: PhD in Physics or a closely related field Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Classical Mechanics & Dynamics Electromagnetism, Optics & Signals Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics Quantum Physics Relativity, Cosmology & High-Energy Physics Additional qualities include: Experience working with large language models (LLMs) Excellent technical writing and explanation skills Strong quantitative reasoning and analytical thinking Ability to identify subtle conceptual or mathematical issues in physics explanations Location Requirements Candidates should be based in one of the following regions: United States United Kingdom Canada European Union Nice-to-Have Experience Experience with RLHF, model evaluation, or AI data annotation Teaching or mentoring experience in physics Familiarity with evaluation rubrics or structured review frameworks Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing What Success Looks Like Identifying conceptual inaccuracies or weak reasoning in physics-related model outputs Improving the rigor, clarity, and correctness of AI explanations Producing consistent evaluation artifacts that strengthen model performance Helping ensure AI systems provide reliable physics knowledge Why This Opportunity Contribute directly to improving how AI systems understand physics Apply deep scientific expertise to real-world AI development Work with cutting-edge AI labs and research teams Flexible remote work with competitive compensation Contract Details Independent contractor role Fully remote with flexible scheduling Compensation: $73.29/hr Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise Projects may extend depending on performance and project needs About the Platform This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform.