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Physics Specialist (Remote | $61–$77/hr)
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Research Physics Expert
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $61–$77/hour
About the Opportunity
This opportunity is for experienced Physics Researchers interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. You will help develop and validate high-quality reference solutions for frontier-level physics benchmarks, ensuring that next-generation AI systems are evaluated against rigorous scientific standards.
The work involves solving complex research-level physics problems, reviewing expert solutions, and contributing to the creation of human-verified benchmark data used to measure AI reasoning capabilities.
Ideal Qualifications
- PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty Member, or Industry Research Scientist in Physics or a related field.
- Expertise in one or more areas including High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, AMO Physics, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Quantum Mechanics.
- Strong publication record demonstrating research expertise in a relevant subfield.
- Experience solving complex research-level physics problems and developing rigorous scientific analyses.
- Proficiency with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, SymPy, and LaTeX.
- Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
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Responsibilities
- Solve research-level physics problems and develop complete reference solutions.
- Create structured problem decompositions and verification methodologies.
- Author Python-based answer templates and automated validation functions.
- Review and audit submitted solutions for correctness, rigor, and methodological soundness.
- Provide detailed feedback to improve solution quality and benchmark reliability.
- Adjudicate between competing solution approaches and determine final reference answers.
- Document derivations, verification procedures, error tolerances, and scientific rationale.
- Contribute to the development of high-quality benchmark datasets for evaluating frontier AI systems.
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Project Details
- Expected commitment of approximately 10 hours per week.
- Fully remote and asynchronous work environment.
- Opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers and domain experts.
- Long-term project engagement with potential extensions based on project needs.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation of $80–$135/hour.
- Weekly payments.
- Independent contractor engagement.
Application Process
- Submit your resume, publication record, or research background.
- Complete any required assessment or evaluation.
- Participate in the expert review process.
- Final selection and onboarding.
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