AlignerrDomain experts
Physics Masters
up to $55/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
We're looking for physics graduates and current Masters students to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. Your deep understanding of physical principles will directly shape how AI reasons through complex scientific problems — contributing to some of the most advanced AI systems being built today.
What you'll do
- Design rigorous physics problems across domains such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics to test AI reasoning
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with well-structured logical frameworks
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality
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- Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level topics
- Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve AI model performance
Candidate background
Who You Are
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains
- Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing
- Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to evaluation
- No prior AI or machine learning experience required
Nice to Have
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- Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic research
- Familiarity with AI language models or prompt-based tools
- Background in experimental or computational physics
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Physics Masters – AI Trainer
About the Role
We're looking for physics graduates and current Masters students to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. Your deep understanding of physical principles will directly shape how AI reasons through complex scientific problems — contributing to some of the most advanced AI systems being built today.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role that lets you apply your academic expertise in a high-impact, forward-looking field.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
* Design rigorous physics problems across domains such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics to test AI reasoning * Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with well-structured logical frameworks * Evaluate AI-generated outputs for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality * Collaborate with researchers to build and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level topics * Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps improve AI model performance
Who You Are
* Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains * Able to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing * Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to evaluation * No prior AI or machine learning experience required
Nice to Have
* Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic research * Familiarity with AI language models or prompt-based tools * Background in experimental or computational physics
Why Join Us
* Work directly with industry-leading AI models and top research labs * Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule from anywhere * Freelance perks: high autonomy, flexibility, and international collaboration * Meaningful work that puts your physics knowledge to use at the frontier of AI development * Potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project opportunities
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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.
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- Listing ID
- 029d0467-0bcd-4821-b189-79f7b7cd4f63
Pay as the source states it: “$35-55/hr”.
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