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Posted 22 Sept 2026

Physics Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist

We're looking for physics experts to help train and improve the next generation of AI models.

Oxford$35–$55 per hour
Hiring companyAlignerr
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About the role

Your deep understanding of physics will directly shape how AI reasons through complex scientific problems — making a real impact on the frontier of artificial intelligence.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for people who love physics and want to apply their expertise in a cutting-edge setting. No prior AI experience required.

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge AI projects in partnership with leading AI research labs.
  • Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you.
  • Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety of problems, and global collaboration.
  • Directly influence how AI understands and reasons about the physical world.
  • Potential for ongoing work and contract renewals.

Responsibilities

  • Design challenging, rigorous physics problems spanning mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and more.
  • Develop clear, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate precise scientific reasoning.
  • Evaluate AI-generated physics responses for accuracy, logical consistency, and depth.
  • Identify gaps or errors in AI reasoning and provide structured, actionable feedback.
  • Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Masters-level physics topics.
  • Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule.

Required skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills across multiple advanced physics domains.
  • Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing.
  • Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to evaluating reasoning quality.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently on task-based assignments.

Preferred skills

  • Experience with data annotation, data quality assessment, or evaluation workflows.
  • Familiarity with AI language models or benchmark design.
  • Background spanning multiple physics subfields.

Experience and education

  • Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field.
  • No prior AI or data annotation experience required.

Schedule details

10–40 hours per week.

Eligibility

Work arrangement: Fully remote

Eligible regions: Oxford

Compensation details

$35–$55 per hour.

More about the hiring companyAlignerr
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