Remote Physics Expert (PhD)

Turing, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a global leader in accelerating research for frontier AI laboratories and a trusted partner for enterprises implementing advanced AI systems. The company supports its clients by providing high-quality data, sophisticated training pipelines, and expert AI researchers specializing in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and intelligent agents. Turing’s mission is to help organizations move beyond AI proofs of concept to develop proprietary intelligence systems that deliver consistent performance, measurable business impact, and sustainable results.

In this role, you will contribute to projects focused on fine-tuning large language models, such as ChatGPT, by leveraging your strong analytical skills and deep understanding of English. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Physics, comparable to the level expected in engineering entrance exams and advanced graduate or PhD programs. You will be responsible for simplifying complex Physics concepts into clear, concise explanations while working efficiently. This position also offers the opportunity to enhance your analytical capabilities by integrating AI tools, helping you future-proof your career in an AI-driven world.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design and solve challenging Physics problems to test and explore the limitations of large language models.
- Develop clear, high-quality, step-by-step solutions with well-articulated reasoning and explanations.
- Collaborate closely with LLM researchers to ensure problems align with evaluation goals, particularly in areas where models often face difficulties, such as abstraction, multi-step reasoning, and symbolic manipulation.
- Assist in defining new evaluation benchmarks based on Physics curricula ranging from early undergraduate to PhD-level topics.

Required Qualifications:
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to approach problems methodically.
- Capability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations to improve model performance.
- Creative and lateral thinking skills to develop innovative problem-solving approaches.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills suited for a fully remote work environment.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Access to a reliable desktop or laptop computer and a stable internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
Candidates currently pursuing a PhD or postdoctoral degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related discipline are highly encouraged to apply. The ability to analyze and solve complex physics problems using a structured, logical approach is essential. Additionally, candidates should be adept at explaining physics concepts clearly, using simple language, visuals, and sound physics reasoning.

Working with Turing offers the flexibility of a fully remote work environment, allowing you to collaborate on cutting-edge AI projects with leading large language model companies. There is also potential for contract extensions based on performance and project requirements.

Engagement Details:
This is a contractor/freelancer assignment without medical benefits or paid leave.