Physics Specialist

Turing • New York, NY

23h • Remote

About The Position

Turing is seeking Physics Specialists with PhDs in Physics, Applied Physics, or related fields for remote contract work supporting frontier AI labs. Specialists will use their physics expertise to help fine-tune large language models, assess model performance, and collaborate with researchers to develop and improve benchmarks spanning undergraduate through PhD-level physics topics. No AI experience is required.

The role pays $100+ per hour, depending on the role and candidate expertise. Work is fully remote with flexible weekly hours, and assignments have defined start and end dates with up to 40 hours per week. Shortlisted experts must 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 accelerating frontier research through data, training pipelines, and AI researchers, as well as helping enterprises develop reliable AI systems with measurable impact.

Requirements

• PhD, either pursuing 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.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance, including topics such as 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 across 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree