Physics Expert (PhD)

Turing•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Turing is seeking a Physics Expert to contribute to projects that fine-tune and evaluate large language models. The role involves using physics knowledge, analytical skills, and clear written communication to develop challenging problems and high-quality explanations that help probe model capabilities and limitations. You will collaborate with LLM researchers to align problems with evaluation goals and help develop benchmarks covering physics curricula from early undergraduate through PhD-level topics. The work also offers an opportunity to learn how to use AI as an analyst. This is a fully remote freelance contractor assignment, with possible contract extension based on performance and project needs; it does not include medical or paid leave.

Requirements

Good research and analytical skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations.
Creative and lateral thinking abilities.
Excellent structured communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting.
Desktop or laptop with a good internet connection.

Nice To Haves

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or postdoctoral degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
Ability to analyze and solve complex physics problems with a structured and logical approach.
Ability to explain physics concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and physics reasoning.

Responsibilities

Design and solve challenging physics problems to probe the limitations of large language models.
Create clear, high-quality, step-by-step solutions with well-articulated reasoning.
Collaborate with LLM researchers to align problems with evaluation goals, particularly in areas where models struggle, such as abstraction, multi-step reasoning, and symbolic manipulation.
Help define new evaluation benchmarks based on physics curricula spanning early undergraduate to PhD-level topics.