AlignerrDomain experts
Physics Expert or Specialist
up to $60/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
What if your deep expertise in physics could directly shape how AI reasons through the hardest problems in science? We're looking for Physics Experts to challenge, evaluate, and improve the world's most advanced AI models — ensuring they can think rigorously through mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and beyond.
What you'll do
- Design challenging, advanced physics problems spanning mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and related domains
- Develop rigorous, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate clear, logical reasoning
- Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, problem-solving quality, and depth of reasoning
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- Identify gaps, errors, and weaknesses in how AI models approach complex physics topics
- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD-level physics
- Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Pursuing or holding a PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains
- Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented and methodical — you care about getting the reasoning right, not just the answer
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No prior AI or tech experience required
Nice to Have
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- Experience in academic research, teaching, or scientific writing
- Prior work with data annotation, evaluation systems, or quality assessment
- Familiarity with AI tools or language models as an end user
- Breadth across multiple physics subfields — from classical mechanics to quantum systems
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Physics Expert or Specialist (AI Training)
About the Role
What if your deep expertise in physics could directly shape how AI reasons through the hardest problems in science? We're looking for Physics Experts to challenge, evaluate, and improve the world's most advanced AI models — ensuring they can think rigorously through mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and beyond.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for physicists. No AI background needed — just a strong command of physics and the ability to think clearly and precisely.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design challenging, advanced physics problems spanning mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and related domains * Develop rigorous, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate clear, logical reasoning * Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, problem-solving quality, and depth of reasoning * Identify gaps, errors, and weaknesses in how AI models approach complex physics topics * Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks across undergraduate to PhD-level physics * Work independently and asynchronously — fully on your own schedule
Who You Are
* Pursuing or holding a PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains * Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and precisely in writing * Detail-oriented and methodical — you care about getting the reasoning right, not just the answer * Self-motivated and reliable when working independently * No prior AI or tech experience required
Nice to Have
* Experience in academic research, teaching, or scientific writing * Prior work with data annotation, evaluation systems, or quality assessment * Familiarity with AI tools or language models as an end user * Breadth across multiple physics subfields — from classical mechanics to quantum systems
Why Join Us
* Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs * Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you * Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually stimulating work * Make a direct, tangible impact on how AI understands and reasons through science * Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
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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
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- 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, $60, is in the bottom quarter. Of the 261 distinct rates we count, 49 are lower and 200 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 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Listing ID
- 4bae0138-dd1b-4249-848e-088265d465c5
Pay as the source states it: “$40-60/hr”.
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