Applied Physics

What if your years of physics expertise could directly shape how AI understands the fundamental laws of the universe? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge AI models — exposing gaps in their physical reasoning and helping ensure they don't hallucinate thermodynamics or violate conservation of energy.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role. No AI background required — just deep mastery of physics and a rigorous, analytical mind.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

• Design advanced, open-ended physics problems at PhD qualifying exam level — requiring multi-step reasoning, mathematical derivation, and first-principles thinking
• Author rigorous "golden response" solutions with flawless step-by-step derivations, correct units, and precise physical constants
• Audit AI-generated solutions, simulations, and proofs for physical consistency — identifying where models hallucinate physics that violates fundamental laws
• Provide structured, expert feedback to strengthen AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and domain-specific constraints
• Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule

• PhD completed or in final stages in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep command of core physics: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured written English
• Uncompromising attention to detail — units, notation, and logical flow of a proof all matter to you
• Self-motivated and consistent when working independently
• No prior AI or data experience required

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance workflows
• Proficiency with computational tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL, Python (NumPy/SciPy), or similar
• Background in research-level problem design or academic assessment
• Familiarity with AI language models or prompt evaluation as an end user

• Work directly with leading AI research labs on some of the most technically challenging problems in AI development
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, task-based work
• Make a tangible impact on how AI reasons about the physical world
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch