Physics Specialist (Remote | $61-$77/hr)
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. 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. 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.