This remote contract opportunity is designed for PhD candidates or graduates in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields who are interested in contributing to advanced AI research. The role involves collaborating with leading AI laboratories to fine-tune large language models by leveraging your expertise in physics. You will engage in designing challenging physics problems, evaluating AI-generated solutions, and working alongside researchers to improve benchmarking tools. The position offers competitive compensation starting at $100 per hour, flexible scheduling, and the convenience of fully remote work. No prior experience in AI is necessary to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Design sophisticated physics problems spanning areas such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics to rigorously test AI performance.
- Develop detailed, step-by-step solutions grounded in strong logical reasoning to serve as benchmarks.
- Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and the quality of reasoning demonstrated.
- Collaborate closely with research teams to refine and enhance benchmarks covering physics topics from undergraduate to PhD levels.
Required Qualifications
- PhD either completed or currently pursuing in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated strong reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and provide structured, constructive feedback.
- No prior experience in artificial intelligence is required.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement with flexible weekly hours, allowing you to balance this role alongside other commitments.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects with top-tier large language model companies and AI research labs.
- Competitive pay starting at $100+ per hour, commensurate with expertise and role requirements.
- Contract assignments have defined start and end dates, with the possibility of working up to 40 hours per week.
- Candidates shortlisted for the role will undergo a brief evaluation to assess suitability before final selection.
Turing, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a premier research accelerator specializing in frontier AI laboratories and a trusted partner for enterprises deploying advanced AI systems worldwide. The company supports its clients by accelerating pioneering research through high-quality data, sophisticated training pipelines, and a team of expert AI researchers skilled in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agent-based systems. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transition AI from experimental stages into reliable, proprietary intelligence systems that deliver measurable business impact and sustained value.
Upon applying, candidates will receive instructions to access an online portal where they can complete their profile and proceed with the application process.