Applied Physics Specialist

Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)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 probe the limits of cutting-edge AI models — designing problems that expose where these systems break down, and providing the rigorous feedback needed to fix them. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No prior AI experience needed — just deep mastery of physics and the ability to communicate complex ideas with precision.

• 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 reasoning and rigorous mathematical derivation
• Author comprehensive "golden" solutions with flawless step-by-step logic, precise constants, and accurate unit conversions
• Audit AI-generated simulations, proofs, and explanations for physical consistency — identifying where models "hallucinate" violations of first principles
• Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physical constraints
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

Who You Are

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep mastery across 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 eye for detail — units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and logical proof structure
• Self-motivated and consistent when working independently
• No prior AI or tech experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance for research outputs
• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL, Python (NumPy/SciPy), or similar
• Background in research, academia, or applied engineering environments
• Familiarity with AI tools or language model evaluation as an end user

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually rigorous work
• Gain firsthand exposure to how cutting-edge large language models are trained and evaluated
• Contribute to ensuring AI systems respect the fundamental laws that govern our physical world
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch