Evaluate and annotate physics content, create problem sets and technical documentation, and assess AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy. Contribute to dataset creation and provide expert feedback to improve AI model training. Collaborate remotely with project teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables and improve evaluation methodologies.
This role is for one of our clients
$20 - $40/hourpay
Role Title: Physics Subject Matter Expert (AI Training)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
We are seeking a Physics Subject Matter Expert to contribute to the development of next-generation AI systems by applying deep expertise in physics. In this role, you will evaluate scientific content, develop high-quality technical materials, and help improve AI models through accurate, well-structured, and domain-specific input. Prior experience in AI is not required—your knowledge of physics and scientific reasoning is the key qualification.
RequirementsKey ResponsibilitiesScientific Content Review
- Evaluate and annotate scientific data, equations, and experimental findings across various physics disciplines.
- Review technical content for scientific accuracy, clarity, completeness, and logical consistency.
- Provide expert feedback to improve the quality of physics-related content used in AI training.
- Create and review problem sets, technical explanations, research summaries, and analytical write-ups covering both foundational and advanced physics concepts.
- Develop clear, well-structured documentation that enables AI models to better understand scientific principles and reasoning.
- Author or edit experimental descriptions and technical reports with precision and attention to detail.
- Assess AI-generated responses for technical correctness, logical reasoning, and scientific rigor.
- Identify inaccuracies, ambiguities, or gaps in AI-generated physics content and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Contribute to the creation and refinement of high-quality datasets used for AI training and benchmarking.
- Work collaboratively with project managers and subject matter experts in a remote environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve data quality, content coverage, and evaluation methodologies.
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work aligned with project milestones and quality standards.
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Modern Physics, and related concepts.
- Experience writing research papers, technical reports, experimental documentation, or scientific publications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
- Experience with data analysis, computational physics, experimental design, or scientific modeling.
- Ability to communicate complex physics concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience reviewing scientific literature, technical documentation, or research publications.
- Familiarity with collaborative research environments and remote project execution.
- Passion for scientific research, education, and advancing AI through domain expertise.
- Physics
- Scientific Research
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Computational Physics
- Experimental Design
- Research Publications
- Scientific Documentation
- Mathematical Modeling
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Review
- Remote Collaboration
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