Physics Expert
About The Position
Turing is hiring Physics Experts for remote contract assignments supporting leading AI labs. Experts use their physics knowledge to help fine-tune large language models, design and assess physics problems, and collaborate with researchers to improve benchmarks. Assignments have defined start and end dates and may involve up to 40 hours per week. Pay is $100 or more per hour, depending on the role and the candidate’s expertise. Shortlisted candidates complete an evaluation before selection. No AI experience is required. Turing is based in San Francisco, California, and 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 AI research with data, training pipelines, and specialized researchers, as well as helping enterprises develop reliable AI systems with measurable impact.
Requirements
- PhD, either in progress or completed, in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
- No AI experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance, including topics such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks covering undergraduate- through 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
