Physics Subject Matter Expert – AI Content Specialist
Posted Today by Alignerr
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Physics Subject Matter Expert role involves training and evaluating AI models by leveraging deep physics knowledge. This fully remote position allows experts to design complex physics problems and assess AI-generated responses for accuracy. Candidates will collaborate with researchers to enhance AI reasoning capabilities across various physics domains. No prior AI experience is necessary, making it accessible for physics graduates or professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design challenging, rigorous physics problems across domains such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate precise reasoning and logical structure
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality of explanation
- Collaborate with researchers to develop and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level physics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps AI systems reason more like expert physicists
Key Skills:
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
- Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across multiple advanced domains
- Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely in writing
- Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to quality and accuracy
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
- No prior AI experience required
- Experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or academic content creation (nice to have)
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts (nice to have)
- Background in research, tutoring, or technical writing (nice to have)
Salary (Rate): £27.00 hourly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Physics Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)
About The Role
We're looking for physics experts in London and across the UK to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. Your deep understanding of physics will directly shape how AI reasons through complex problems — from undergraduate mechanics to graduate-level electromagnetism and beyond. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your subject matter expertise is the most valuable thing you bring. No AI background required.
Organization: Alignerr
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote (London, UK)
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Design challenging, rigorous physics problems across domains such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate precise reasoning and logical structure
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality of explanation
- Collaborate with researchers to develop and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level physics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps AI systems reason more like expert physicists
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field from a UK or international institution
- Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across multiple advanced domains
- Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely in writing
- Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to quality and accuracy
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
- No prior AI experience required
Nice to Have
- Experience with data annotation, evaluation systems, or academic content creation
- Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts
- Background in research, tutoring, or technical writing
Why Join Us
- Work directly on frontier AI projects in partnership with leading AI research labs
- Fully remote and async — work on your own schedule from anywhere
- Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
- Contribute to meaningful work that advances the state of AI in STEM
- Potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project scope