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Applied Physics Specialist

  • Science & Research
  • Platform: Alignerr

$40-80/hrAs published by the platform.

About this job

This role involves evaluating and improving large language models' understanding of physics by designing advanced problems, authoring ground-truth solutions, and auditing AI-generated reasoning across quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics, and other domains. It is suited for PhD-level applied physicists who want to contribute to AI training while working independently on a flexible schedule.

What you'll do

  • Design PhD-level physics problems requiring multi-step logical reasoning and mastery of first principles.
  • Write precise step-by-step solutions and verify constants, unit conversions, and logical steps.
  • Evaluate AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency and identify reasoning errors.
  • Provide structured expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions and conservation laws.

Requirements

PythonNumPyLLM
  • PhD in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or related field

Pay

$40-80/hr

Pay as published by the platform. It is not a guarantee of income or hours.

Location

The platform has not published which countries are eligible for this job.

How to apply

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Source

Official posting: https://www.alignerr.com/jobs/015dcb32-40a0-4660-9f72-d3dea5d13b98

Last checked on October 8, 2026.

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