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Applied Physics Specialist

Alignerr

AI & Data Training Contractor · Part-time
Remote (Global) $40 – $80/hr June 9, 2026

Job description

Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)

About the Role

What if your years of physics training could directly influence how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models — designing rigorous problems, auditing AI reasoning, and ensuring these systems never violate the fundamental laws that govern reality.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and scientists who want to contribute to something genuinely consequential. No prior AI experience needed — just deep mastery of physics and the ability to think critically about where AI reasoning breaks down.

  • Organization: Alignerr
  • Type: Hourly Contract
  • Location: Remote
  • Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

  • Design Advanced Problems: Craft PhD qualifying exam-level physics problems that demand multi-step logical reasoning, rigorous mathematical derivation, and mastery of physical principles across domains like quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics
  • Author Ground-Truth Solutions: Develop precise, step-by-step "golden responses" — where every physical constant, unit conversion, and logical step is airtight and correct
  • Audit AI Reasoning: Evaluate AI-generated simulations, proofs, and explanations for physical consistency — identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles like conservation of energy or momentum
  • Refine Model Behaviour: Provide structured, expert feedback that helps AI systems develop genuine physics-informed reasoning, including correct handling of boundary conditions, symmetry constraints, and conservation laws

Who You Are

  • PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
  • Deep command of the core pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
  • Exceptional analytical writing ability — you can explain complex derivations in clear, structured English without sacrificing rigour
  • Obsessively precise about units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and the logical flow of a proof
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments
  • No prior AI or data annotation experience required

Nice to Have

  • Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance for research outputs
  • Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL
  • Background in research-level benchmarking or physics education

Why Join Us

  • Work on high-impact AI projects alongside the world's leading AI research labs
  • Fully remote and flexible — work on your own schedule, wherever you are
  • Apply your deepest expertise to problems that actually matter for the future of AI
  • Freelance autonomy with the satisfaction of meaningful, intellectually demanding work
  • Exposure to frontier AI models and how they are trained and evaluated
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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What type of AI work does Alignerr focus on?
Alignerr specializes in AI alignment and model evaluation tasks. Contributors help ensure AI models produce safe, accurate, and helpful outputs by evaluating model responses, identifying errors or biases, and providing human feedback that improves AI behavior and alignment with human values.
Do I need technical AI knowledge to work with Alignerr?
While technical AI knowledge is a plus, many Alignerr tasks are designed for non-technical contributors with strong critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills. The ability to evaluate content quality, identify factual errors, and provide clear feedback is more important than programming expertise for most roles.
How does Alignerr ensure quality in its work?
Alignerr implements multi-layered quality assurance including calibration tasks, consensus scoring between annotators, regular quality audits, and feedback loops. Contributors are expected to maintain high accuracy scores, and ongoing training helps maintain consistent quality standards.
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