Remote | Physics Expert (PhD/Master's)

Remote | Physics Expert (PhD/Master's) We are sharing a specialised opportunity for advanced physics researchers and graduate-level experts to contribute to large language model evaluation and training through challenging problem design, rigorous scientific reasoning, and high-quality solution development. Selected professionals will design and solve complex physics problems, develop clear step-by-step explanations, identify areas where advanced AI systems struggle, and collaborate with research teams on evaluation strategies and benchmarks spanning early undergraduate through doctoral-level physics. Key Responsibilities Advanced Physics Problem Development • Design challenging physics problems across advanced subject areas • Create tasks that probe limitations in scientific reasoning • Develop problems requiring abstraction and multi-step analysis • Incorporate symbolic manipulation and quantitative reasoning where appropriate • Maintain suitable difficulty across undergraduate through PhD-level topics Scientific Reasoning & Solution Development • Solve complex physics problems accurately and systematically • Produce clear and rigorous step-by-step solutions • Explain assumptions, calculations, and intermediate reasoning explicitly • Apply structured physical reasoning to challenging scenarios • Present conclusions in a format suitable for evaluation and review Model Evaluation & Error Analysis • Evaluate how language models perform on physics-focused tasks • Identify recurring weaknesses in conceptual understanding • Analyse errors involving abstraction, symbolic manipulation, and multi-step reasoning • Distinguish conceptual mistakes from calculation or interpretation errors • Provide structured observations to support model improvement Benchmark & Evaluation Design • Contribute to new physics evaluation benchmarks • Align problem design with specific research objectives • Develop tasks spanning different levels of technical complexity • Refine evaluation criteria based on observed model behaviour • Support consistent assessment across advanced physics domains Research Collaboration & Technical Communication • Collaborate remotely with research and technical teams • Explain complex physics concepts in clear and accessible language • Provide constructive feedback and detailed annotations • Communicate analytical findings in a structured format • Work independently while maintaining consistent project quality Ideal Profile • Currently pursuing or holding a Master's, Ph.D., or postdoctoral position in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field • Strong foundation in advanced physics at graduate or doctoral level • Expertise may include quantum mechanics and quantum information • Background in relativity is relevant • Nuclear and particle physics expertise is valuable • Astrophysics and cosmology backgrounds are welcome • Condensed matter physics expertise is relevant • Strong knowledge of classical mechanics • Strong understanding of electromagnetism and optics • Familiarity with thermodynamics and statistical physics • Strong analytical and research capabilities • Ability to solve complex physics problems using a structured and logical approach • Comfortable with abstraction, symbolic manipulation, and multi-step reasoning • Ability to explain physics concepts clearly using simple language, visuals, and physical intuition • Strong critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills • Ability to provide detailed annotations and constructive feedback • Excellent written English communication • Strong remote collaboration skills • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Reliable desktop or laptop setup with a stable internet connection Engagement Details • Contractor assignment / freelance engagement • Fully remote • Source materials describe the opportunity as full-time, while the formal engagement type is contractor/freelancer • Work will involve physics problem design, solution development, model evaluation, and benchmark creation • Projects may span quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology, condensed matter, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and statistical physics • Evaluation may cover topics ranging from early undergraduate through PhD level • Collaboration will involve research teams working on advanced language-model evaluation • Contract extension may be available depending on performance and project requirements • No medical or paid-leave benefits are included under the stated contractor arrangement • Work must be completed without using confidential, proprietary, unpublished research, restricted datasets, or otherwise protected information belonging to any employer, laboratory, university, research group, client, or other third party