Remote Physics Expert
About The Position
Turing is seeking PhD-level physics experts for remote contract work supporting projects with leading AI labs. The role involves using physics expertise to help fine-tune large language models, assess their performance, and develop improved benchmarks. No prior AI experience is required. Assignments have defined start and end dates and may involve up to 40 hours per week. The advertised pay rate is $100+ per hour, depending on the role and the candidate’s expertise. Shortlisted candidates must complete an evaluation before selection. Turing, based in San Francisco, describes itself as a research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a partner to global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Its work includes accelerating frontier research with data, training pipelines, and AI researchers, as well as helping enterprises develop reliable AI systems with measurable business impact.
Requirements
- Be pursuing or have completed a PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Have strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
- Be able to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
Responsibilities
- Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance, including in mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions using rigorous logic.
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate- to PhD-level physics topics.
Benefits
- Fully remote work.
- Flexible weekly hours.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
