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 advanced AI research. The role involves working with leading AI laboratories on innovative projects focused on fine-tuning large language models, such as ChatGPT. Candidates will apply their physics expertise to design challenging problems, evaluate AI performance, and collaborate with researchers to improve benchmarking standards. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $100 or more per hour, fully remote work, and flexible weekly hours. No prior experience in AI is necessary.

Key Responsibilities
- Design sophisticated physics problems across various domains including mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics to test AI capabilities.
- Develop detailed, step-by-step solutions grounded in rigorous logical reasoning.
- Assess AI-generated responses for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate closely with researchers 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.
- Strong problem-solving skills and deep understanding of physics concepts across advanced topics.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and provide structured feedback.
- No prior experience in artificial intelligence or machine learning is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling to accommodate individual availability.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with top large language model companies.
- Competitive compensation starting at $100 per hour, dependent on expertise and role specifics.
- Contract assignments have defined start and end dates, with workloads up to 40 hours per week.
- Candidates shortlisted for the role will be required to complete a brief assessment to demonstrate their expertise before final selection.

Turing, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a leading research accelerator dedicated to advancing frontier AI laboratories and supporting global enterprises in deploying sophisticated AI systems. The organization accelerates research by providing high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, and access to top AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM disciplines, multilinguality, multimodality, and intelligent agents. Additionally, Turing helps enterprises transition AI initiatives from proof of concept to reliable, impactful proprietary intelligence systems that deliver measurable business results.

Applicants will receive a login link via email after applying, which should be used to access the portal and complete their profile to proceed with the selection process.