Physics Specialist

This remote contract opportunity is designed for PhD candidates or graduates in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields who are interested in contributing to cutting-edge AI research. The role involves applying your physics expertise to help fine-tune large language models, such as ChatGPT, by designing challenging physics problems and evaluating AI responses. No prior experience in AI is necessary. The position offers flexible weekly hours, a fully remote work environment, and competitive compensation starting at $100 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design advanced physics problems covering topics like mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics to assess AI performance.
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions grounded in rigorous logical reasoning.
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate closely with researchers to refine benchmarks across a range of physics topics from undergraduate to PhD level.

Required Qualifications:
- PhD (either completed or in progress) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong problem-solving skills and deep understanding of physics concepts across advanced domains.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured, constructive feedback.
- No prior experience in AI is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Fully remote work with flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability.
- Opportunity to work on innovative AI projects alongside leading large language model companies.
- Competitive pay starting at $100+ per hour, depending on expertise and role specifics.
- Contract roles with defined start and end dates, allowing up to 40 hours per week.
- Candidates shortlisted for the role will undergo a brief evaluation before final selection.

This role is offered by Turing, a San Francisco-based research accelerator renowned for partnering with frontier AI labs and global enterprises. Turing supports AI advancements by providing high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and expert researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and AI agents. Their mission is to help enterprises move AI from experimental stages to reliable, impactful, and profitable systems.

Upon applying, candidates will receive a login link via email to access the portal and complete their profile for further consideration.