AlignerrDomain experts
Physics Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
up to $55/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
What you'll do
- Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics).
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Masters-level physics topics.
Candidate background
Requirements
- Masters (pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
- No AI experience required
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Full job descriptionThe original posting, in Alignerr's words
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Physics Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist
* Location: Remote
About the job
At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Remote contract for Masters in Physics, or related fields. Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning $35+/hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required
Help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your physics skills. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.
Organization: Alignerr Position: Physics Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $35–$55 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You’ll Do:
* Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics). * Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic. * Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning. * Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Masters-level physics topics.
Requirements:
* Masters (pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field. * Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains. * Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback. * No AI experience required
Preferred:
* Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
Why Join Us:
* Excellent compensation with location-independent flexibility. * Direct engagement with industry-leading LLMs. * Contractor advantages: high agency, agility, and international reach. * More opportunities for contracting renewals.
Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)
* Submit your resume * Complete a short screening * Project matching and onboarding
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
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Pay across the field: Domain experts
Across 699 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 18 platforms, the middle half pays $65 to $130 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $100. This role's top rate, $55, is in the bottom quarter. Of the 261 distinct rates we count, 42 are lower and 212 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alignerr (this platform) | 148 | $24 to $200 · median $80 |
| micro1 | 136 | $28 to $400 · median $110 |
| AfterQuery | 88 | $45 to $175 · median $100 |
| Handshake AI | 79 | $30 to $300 · median $85 |
| Mercor | 78 | $55 to $450 · median $120 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 12 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Listing ID
- 035dbd8a-752c-4664-9d31-9558f30f3cfe
Pay as the source states it: “$35-55/hr”.
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