Applied Physics Specialist

Miami

**Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)** **About The Role** What if your mastery of quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermodynamics could directly shape how AI understands the physical world? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to put cutting-edge Large Language Models through their paces --- designing rigorous problems, auditing AI reasoning, and documenting exactly where models violate the fundamental laws of physics. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and specialists who think in first principles. No prior AI experience needed --- just deep domain expertise and an uncompromising eye for physical correctness. * Organization: Alignerr * Type: Hourly Contract * Location: Remote * Commitment: 10--40 hours/week **What You'll Do** * Design advanced, open-ended physics problems at the PhD qualifying exam level --- multi-step, mathematically rigorous, and deliberately challenging for AI systems * Author definitive "golden" solutions with precise step-by-step derivations, correct physical constants, and flawless unit conversions * Audit AI-generated proofs and simulations for physical consistency --- identifying where models "hallucinate" physics that violates first principles * Provide structured, expert feedback to improve AI reasoning around boundary conditions, conservation laws, and physically constrained systems * Work across core physics domains including Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum Mechanics * Complete task-based assignments independently on your own schedule **Who You Are** * Hold a PhD (completed or nearing completion) in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field * Deep, practitioner-level command of 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 attention to detail --- you notice a wrong sign, a missing dimension, or a broken symmetry immediately * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently on technical tasks * No prior AI or machine learning experience required **Nice to Have** * Prior experience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality review for research content * Proficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOL * Background in research benchmarking or academic problem design * Familiarity with AI tools or LLMs as an end user **Why Join Us** * Work on high-impact AI projects alongside the world's leading research labs * Fully remote and flexible --- work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Gain direct exposure to how frontier AI models are trained and evaluated * Contribute to ensuring AI reasoning is grounded in physical reality --- work that genuinely matters * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch