Use your physics research expertise to evaluate and improve advanced AI systems remotely. This part-time contractor role offers 20+ hours per week and pays $70-$90 per hour.
About OpenTrain
OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling. OpenTrain AI is hiring and contracting contributors for specialized projects where expert human judgment helps shape how advanced AI systems learn, reason, and communicate.
- Remote contractor opportunity available worldwide
- Part-time schedule of 20+ hours per week
- Compensation of $70-$90 USD per hour
- Work conducted in English
About AI Training and Evaluation
AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Researchers and subject-matter experts prepare examples, review model outputs, and provide detailed feedback so AI systems can produce more accurate, useful, and scientifically rigorous results.
In this role, your physics expertise will contribute directly to the evaluation and development of AI systems working with complex scientific ideas.
- Apply advanced subject knowledge to cutting-edge AI development
- Help improve the accuracy and clarity of AI-generated scientific content
- Work remotely with flexible part-time project participation
The Role
OpenTrain is recruiting a Physics Research and AI Evaluation Specialist for advanced physics research and AI training work. You will investigate fundamental and applied physics topics, analyze experimental data, explain complex concepts, curate educational material, and assess AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, clarity, and scientific rigor.
The work includes written and verbal feedback in an iterative AI training process. This is listed as an entry-level project opportunity, while the role requires a PhD in Physics or a closely related scientific discipline and substantial research expertise.
- Employment type: Part-time contractor
- Time requirement: 20+ hours per week
- Location: Worldwide and fully remote
- Primary subject area: Physics research
- Data and task types: Documents, evaluation and rating, and text generation
What You'll Do
- Research fundamental and applied physics topics and emerging developments in the field
- Analyze experimental data and interpret findings to support physical theories
- Write clear explanations of complex scientific concepts for AI instruction and evaluation
- Create and curate physics-related educational content for training modules
- Review AI-generated content for accuracy, clarity, and scientific rigor
- Provide written and verbal feedback on physics-related research outcomes and questions
Requirements
You should be able to combine rigorous physics research skills with clear scientific communication. The role requires experience across theoretical and experimental physics, the ability to analyze experimental data, and comfort evaluating AI-generated scientific content.
- PhD in Physics or a closely related scientific field
- Strong background in theoretical and experimental physics
- Experience conducting rigorous scientific research
- Track record of peer-reviewed publication or comparable research output
- Ability to analyze experimental data and explain physical concepts clearly
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort evaluating AI-generated scientific content for accuracy and rigor
- Ability to collaborate remotely on multidisciplinary projects
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is suited to physicists who enjoy translating complex research into clear explanations and applying expert judgment to emerging AI systems. University-level or advanced undergraduate physics teaching experience is a plus, particularly for creating educational content and communicating difficult concepts.
- Physics researchers with theoretical or experimental experience
- Experts who can assess scientific accuracy and rigor in written responses
- Researchers with peer-reviewed publications or comparable research output
- Clear communicators comfortable providing written and verbal feedback
- Candidates interested in flexible, remote work at the intersection of physics and AI
How to Apply Through OpenTrain
Create a free OpenTrain account to build your profile and apply in minutes. Highlight your physics degree, research background, publications or comparable output, data-analysis experience, and ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly.
- Review the project details and eligibility requirements
- Submit your application through OpenTrain
- Complete any project-specific evaluation steps if requested
- Contribute expert feedback that helps improve advanced AI systems