Remote Physics Specialist

This remote contract position is ideal for PhD candidates or graduates in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields who are eager to contribute to innovative AI research. The role offers fully remote work with flexible hours and a competitive pay rate starting at $100+ per hour. You will collaborate with leading AI laboratories to fine-tune large language models like ChatGPT. No prior AI experience is necessary, as your physics expertise will be essential in designing challenging problems, assessing AI performance, and enhancing benchmark standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design advanced physics problems covering areas such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics to rigorously test AI capabilities.
- Create clear, step-by-step solutions based on strong logical reasoning.
- Evaluate AI-generated answers for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Work closely with researchers to refine and improve benchmarks across physics topics ranging from undergraduate to PhD levels.

Required Qualifications:
- PhD (either pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong problem-solving and reasoning skills in advanced physics domains.
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly in writing and provide structured, constructive feedback.
- No prior experience with artificial intelligence is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Fully remote work with flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
- Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge AI projects alongside top researchers and industry leaders.
- Competitive compensation starting at $100+ per hour, depending on expertise and role specifics.
- Contract assignments with defined start and end dates, allowing up to 40 hours per week.
- Participation in an evaluation process for shortlisted candidates to ensure the best fit.
- Access to a referral program for recommending qualified individuals.

About the company: Based in San Francisco, Turing is a premier research accelerator partnering with leading AI labs and global enterprises. The company focuses on advancing frontier AI research through high-quality data, sophisticated training pipelines, and expert researchers skilled in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agent-based systems. Turing supports enterprises in transitioning AI innovations from proof of concept to reliable, impactful intelligence that drives measurable business outcomes.

This role provides a unique opportunity to apply your physics expertise within the rapidly evolving AI landscape while benefiting from the flexibility and advantages of remote contract work.