Physics Specialist
About The Position
Turing is hiring Physics Specialists for remote contract assignments supporting leading AI labs. Specialists use their physics expertise to help fine-tune large language models, design problems that test AI performance, evaluate AI-generated solutions, and collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks covering undergraduate through PhD-level physics. No AI experience is required. Assignments have defined start and end dates and may offer up to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $100+ per hour, depending on the role and candidate expertise. Shortlisted candidates complete an evaluation before selection. 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 supporting frontier research with data, training pipelines, and AI researchers, as well as helping enterprises develop reliable AI systems.
Requirements
- Pursuing or completed PhD 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 in areas 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 across undergraduate to PhD-level physics topics.
Benefits
- Fully remote work.
- Flexible weekly hours.
- 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
