Physics Researcher | $73.29/hr | Remote

Crossing Hurdles
US
Remote

Job Description

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Base pay range

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Position: Physics (PhD)

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $73.29/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Write and refine prompts to guide AI behavior in physics-related contexts.
  • Evaluate LLM-generated responses to physics queries for conceptual accuracy, mathematical correctness, and reasoning quality.
  • Conduct fact-checking using authoritative public sources and physics domain expertise.
  • Annotate model outputs by identifying strengths, gaps, and factual or conceptual inaccuracies.
  • Assess clarity, structure, and appropriateness of explanations for different audiences.
  • Ensure responses align with expected conversational behavior and system guidelines.
  • Apply consistent evaluation standards using defined taxonomies, benchmarks, and review frameworks.

Requirements

  • PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
  • Deep expertise in one or more sub-domains including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum physics, or relativity.
  • Strong experience working with large language models and understanding real-world usage.
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to explain complex physics concepts clearly.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical reasoning skills.
  • Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic content.
  • Fluency in English.

Application Process (Takes 20 Min)

  • Upload resume
  • Interview (15 min)

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Contract

Job function

  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

  • Research Services

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

PhysicsAILLM-generated responsesfact-checkingmodel outputsevaluation standardstaxonomybenchmarksreview frameworkswritten communicationattention to detailanalytical reasoningreviewing or editing technical or academic contentphysicsAILLMfact-checkingevaluationtaxonomybenchmarksreview frameworks

Salary

$29+

hour

Employment Type

CONTRACT

Level

mid

Posted

4/10/2026

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