PhD Physics Research Specialist | $73.29/hr Remote
Posted 6 days ago by Crossing Hurdles
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Physics (PhD) Research Specialist involves evaluating and refining AI behavior related to physics, ensuring conceptual accuracy and mathematical correctness. Candidates will be responsible for fact-checking physics claims and annotating outputs for clarity and structure. This position can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis and is entirely remote. A PhD in Physics or a closely related field is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and refine prompts for physics AI behavior
- Evaluate physics-related AI responses for conceptual accuracy and mathematical correctness
- Fact-check physics claims using authoritative sources and domain expertise
- Annotate outputs by identifying strengths and conceptual inaccuracies
- Assess clarity and structure of explanations for different audiences
- Apply structured evaluation standards and guidelines
Key Skills:
- PhD in Physics or closely related field
- Expertise in at least one area (mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum, relativity, or cosmology)
- Strong writing and explanation skills for complex physics concepts
- Attention to detail and ability to identify subtle reasoning issues
- Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs)
Salary (Rate): £73.29 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Position: Physics (PhD)
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $73.29 per hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Full-time or Part-time
Role Responsibilities
- Write and refine prompts for physics AI behavior
- Evaluate physics-related AI responses for conceptual accuracy and mathematical correctness
- Fact-check physics claims using authoritative sources and domain expertise
- Annotate outputs by identifying strengths and conceptual inaccuracies
- Assess clarity and structure of explanations for different audiences
- Apply structured evaluation standards and guidelines
Requirements
- PhD in Physics or closely related field
- Expertise in at least one area (mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum, relativity, or cosmology)
- Strong writing and explanation skills for complex physics concepts
- Attention to detail and ability to identify subtle reasoning issues
- Experience reviewing or editing technical or academic writing
- Familiarity with large language models (LLMs)
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