PhD Physics Expert for AI Research Projects

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. OpenTrain helps people build careers in AI training and data labeling, where subject-matter experts contribute directly to the development of modern AI systems.

• Remote contractor opportunity
• OpenTrain account creation and applications are free
• Work on projects at the intersection of advanced physics and artificial intelligence

About AI Training and Research Benchmarks

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Researchers and expert contributors prepare, solve, review, and evaluate examples that help AI systems produce more accurate and reliable results.

In this role, your physics knowledge will support research benchmarks and other AI training projects. No prior AI experience is required because strong domain expertise and research judgment are the central qualifications.

• Contribute to next-generation AI systems
• Apply specialized physics knowledge to complex evaluation tasks
• Help assess the quality of theoretical, mathematical, analytical, and numerical solutions

The Role

OpenTrain is seeking highly skilled Physics Experts, researchers, PhD holders, postdocs, and experienced professionals for advanced research-focused projects. Opportunities are available across multiple physics specializations.

Depending on your expertise and project needs, you may contribute as a Solver, Auditor, or Adjudicator. The expected project duration is 3 to 6 months.

• Job type: Contractor
• Location: Remote
• Experience level: Expert
• Hourly compensation range: $80-$160 USD, with a listed rate of $150 USD per hour
• Fluent English proficiency required

What You'll Do

You will work independently on complex research-level tasks within your area of physics expertise. Your work may involve developing solutions, evaluating scientific reasoning, and communicating technical findings clearly.

• Solve and analyze advanced research-level physics problems
• Develop, review, and validate theoretical, mathematical, analytical, or numerical solutions
• Apply relevant research methods and specialized physics knowledge
• Review scientific solutions and provide detailed technical feedback
• Document methodologies, calculations, assumptions, and findings clearly
• Contribute domain expertise to research benchmarks and AI training projects
• Participate as a Solver, Auditor, or Adjudicator, depending on your expertise

Qualifications

This opportunity is designed for experts with substantial physics knowledge and research experience. Candidates do not need previous experience working in AI training or data labeling.

• PhD, postdoctoral experience, advanced degree, or equivalent research experience in Physics or a related field
• Strong expertise in at least one relevant physics specialization
• Experience with advanced theoretical, computational, analytical, or experimental physics methods
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently on complex research-level tasks
• Excellent written and verbal scientific communication skills
• Fluent English proficiency

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be based in one of the eligible countries below. Experts across all relevant physics specializations are encouraged to apply.

• Eligible locations: United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Sweden, or the United States
• Project duration is expected to be 3 to 6 months
• Prior AI experience is not required

Build Your AI Training Career

AI training and data labeling are growing fields that let specialists apply their knowledge to cutting-edge technology. OpenTrain brings together opportunities where contributors can develop experience teaching and evaluating AI systems while working remotely.

If you have advanced physics expertise and strong scientific communication skills, this project offers a way to use your research background on meaningful AI development work.

• Remote work with flexible project-based opportunities
• Use your existing physics expertise in a growing technology field
• Apply through OpenTrain to be considered for this contractor role