Physics Expert (Professor / Principal Investigator) | $80-$160/hr Remote
Overview
A seasoned physics expert is sought to guide high level domain work as a contractor from a remote location. You’ll help shape how AI systems learn and reason by providing rigorous, defensible evaluations of complex physics questions. Your deep domain knowledge, paired with clear written judgments, will influence model training and validation while you work independently with minimal AI-specific background required.
What You'll Do7
- 1Render expert judgments on contested physics arguments within your subfield and explain the reasoning clearly
- 2Weigh and compare multiple problem-solving approaches, outlining strengths, assumptions, and applicable regimes
- 3Define meta-level criteria to assess the robustness and validity of competing physics work
- 4Provide calibrated, authoritative assessments while transparently noting uncertainties and open questions in the field
- 5Draft rigorous written evaluations suitable for peer review by senior physicists
- 6Utilize tools like LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify claims or contrast results
- 7Communicate clearly when issues remain unresolved and outline the relevant considerations
Requirements6
- 1PhD in physics with demonstrated impact in a subfield of expertise
- 2Current or former senior academic leadership or PI-type role with independent research leadership experience
- 3Active research presence in areas such as High Energy Physics, Quantum Optics, Statistical Physics, or related fields
- 4Track record of several recent publications with accessible references (arXiv/DOI) in the target subfield
- 5Experience supervising graduate students or postdocs or equivalent leadership in research settings
- 6Strong written communication skills capable of delivering nuanced, well-reasoned judgments
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are senior physics researchers who enjoy analytical rigor and mentoring, can articulate complex ideas clearly in writing, and want to influence AI training through expert evaluation. You should be comfortable working remotely on high-level problems and communicating uncertainty when warranted.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $80-$160/hr for the contract role.
Location
Required Skills
Application Tip
Prepare a concise portfolio of 2–3 recent, peer-reviewed writings with arXiv or DOI links and be ready to discuss your approach to resolving a contested physics question during the interview.
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