Assistant Professor of Physics | $30/hr

Our partner is seeking PhD holders, doctoral candidates, and outstanding Master’s graduates in physics and related disciplines to join a high-impact AI research initiative in partnership with a leading artificial intelligence lab.This position focuses on evaluating and advancing large language models (LLMs) by applying deep expertise in theoretical and applied physics to assess model reasoning, accuracy, and depth across advanced physical science domains.

Key Domains

• Electromagnetism and Photonics
• Thermodynamics
• Optics and Acoustics
• Theoretical Optics
• Theoretical Mechanics
• Statistical Mechanics
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Solid State Physics
• Semiconductor Physics
• Fluid Physics
• Astrophysics and Cosmology
• Biophysics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Control Theory and Control Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate

  scientific correctness, conceptual rigor, and depth

  of LLM-generated responses across physics and engineering topics.
• Review outputs involving

  mathematical modeling, experimental methods, and theoretical frameworks

  in physics.
• Identify

  factual errors, reasoning flaws, and conceptual misunderstandings

  in model outputs.
• Benchmark model performance on

  advanced physics and applied engineering problems

  .
• Work

  independently and asynchronously

  using proprietary evaluation tools.

Requirements

• PhD (or PhD candidate)

  in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong command of

  graduate-level physics and mathematical reasoning

  .

• Excellent written communication

  and analytical abilities.
• Ability to

  work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting

  .

• Proficiency in Python

  for scientific analysis or model evaluation preferred.

Role Details

• Part-time (30 hours/week)

• Remote and asynchronous

  work environment

• Flexible schedule

  to accommodate global contributors

Compensation

• Contractor position

• Weekly payments