Applied Physics

About The Role

What if your expertise in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics could directly shape how AI understands the physical world?

We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to stress-test cutting-edge large language models — exposing the gaps in their physical reasoning and helping ensure that AI respects the fundamental laws of the universe.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role.

No prior AI experience needed — just deep domain mastery and a rigorous, analytical mind.

Organization: Alignerr

Type: Hourly Contract

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll Do

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

Who You Are

• Holds a PhD (completed or in final stages) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field
• Deep mastery across the core pillars of physics: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics
• Exceptional ability to explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in clear, structured English
• Uncompromising eye for detail — units, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, and logical proof structure are second nature
• Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
• No prior AI or machine learning experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance for research outputs
• Proficiency with computational tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL, Python (NumPy/SciPy), or similar
• Background in research, academia, or applied engineering environments

Why Join Us

• Work on high-impact AI projects alongside world-leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually demanding work
• Gain direct exposure to how frontier AI models are built and trained
• Contribute to ensuring AI systems reason correctly about the physical world
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch