Role Overview
Collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier physics problem-solving. We are looking for physics experts who hold a PhD or Master’s degree, or have experience participating in the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). The goal of this project is to create novel, clear, and challenging Olympiad-style physics problems that cause the frontier AI models to fail (i.e. generate an incorrect response) and support the training of cutting-edge AI models.
This is a short-term, high impact, remote opportunity for those excited about applying their expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
- Key Responsibilities
- Write original & advanced IPhO-style physics problems to challenge frontier AI models
- Evaluate AI-generated solutions for correctness, clarity and style and identify where models fail
- Identify logical flaws, incomplete reasoning, or insufficiently-rigorous proofs
- Provide clear, concise, and correct solutions & chain of thought reasoning using proper LaTeX formatting
- Maintain extremely high standards of precision and problem difficulty
- Required Qualifications
Note: Applicants must be highly proficient in writing and formatting documents using LaTeX
You are a good fit for the project if you have any of the following experiences:
- Have a Master’s or PhD in physics (or a related field), or are an Olympiad participant or medalist in the IPhO (preferred) or equivalent competitions (RPhO, CPhO, APhO, EuPhO, USAPhO, BPhO, INPhO, JPhO, UPC, IYPT, CUPT).
Other Qualifications
- Deep understanding of your domain’s core theoretical and experimental concepts
- Ability to articulate reasoning and derivations clearly in written form
- Strong ability to evaluate the rigor and complexity of physics problems
- Rigorous attention to detail in verifying solutions
- More About the Opportunity
- Expected commitment: 20 hours/week minimum; up to 40 hours/week available
- Approximate project length: ~2 months, with extension potential
- Rolling start dates; setup typically within 1-2 days of approval
- Application Process
- Submit your resume or CV highlighting physics background and relevant achievements
- Complete a brief interview (20-30 minutes)
- Submit a short form detailing your experience writing problems and competing in physics competitions
- Selected applicants will be contacted within a few days with next steps
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work at will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.