Applied Physics Benchmark Specialist | $61-$77/hr Remote
Overview
We are looking for seasoned physicists to craft and review advanced academic assessment content for an AI research project. You’ll develop and validate high quality multiple-choice questions across key physics areas, assess solution quality, and help establish benchmark materials that push AI capabilities forward. The role is remote and hourly, with flexible, asynchronous collaboration. You’ll work in two modes: authoring original questions and verifying pre-written items for accuracy and rigor.
What You'll Do8
- 1Create original physics questions that test deep understanding and avoid surface level recall
- 2Review and refine pre-written questions to improve clarity, precision, and solvability
- 3Assign difficulty levels such as Medium, Hard, or Expert and justify the rating
- 4Provide a correct answer plus 9 plausible distractors to challenge expert solvers
- 5Draft step-by-step solution outlines with clear intermediate steps
- 6Suggest 1–5 scholarly references per item from credible sources
- 7Flag issues in questions during verification and document edits made
- 8Support the development of gold-standard benchmarks used to advance AI capabilities
Requirements5
- 1PhD or doctoral candidate in Physics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, or closely related fields
- 2Master’s degree considered for exceptional depth in a subdomain
- 3Strong grasp of graduate level physics concepts and mathematical formalism
- 4Experience in rigorous problem design or physics Olympiad style writing is a plus
- 5Excellent written English with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are self-driven researchers with a deep physics background who enjoy crafting precise, challenging assessment items and can explain complex ideas succinctly. You should be comfortable working asynchronously, meeting quality benchmarks, and contributing to AI benchmarking efforts.
Salary Insight
Compensation is hourly in the range of $61.00 to $77.00 per hour.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a concise sample question and accompanying solution outline that demonstrates your ability to define clear problem statements, create credible distractors, and justify the difficulty rating.
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