Applied Physics Specialist (AI Training)About The RoleWhat if your deep expertise in physics could directly shape how AI understands the fundamental laws of the universe? We're looking for PhD-level Applied Physicists to challenge cutting-edge AI models on their grasp of physical reality — exposing gaps in reasoning, catching violations of first principles, and helping ensure that the next generation of AI systems actually respects the laws of nature.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for researchers and specialists who want to apply their expertise at the frontier of AI development. No prior AI experience needed — just mastery of physics and a rigorous, analytical mind.

Organization: AlignerrType: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You'll DoDesign Advanced Physics Problems — Craft complex, open-ended problems at PhD qualifying exam level that require multi-step logical reasoning, mathematical derivation, and deep domain knowledge across areas like quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamicsAuthor Gold-Standard Solutions — Write rigorous, step-by-step "golden responses" with flawless physical constants, unit conversions, and logical flow — the benchmark against which AI outputs are measuredAudit AI Reasoning — Evaluate AI-generated proofs, derivations, and simulations for physical consistency;

identify where models "hallucinate" physics that violates conservation laws, boundary conditions, or first principlesRefine Model Behaviour — Provide structured,



expert feedback that improves AI reasoning in physics-informed contexts — helping models understand constraints that no competent physicist would ever overlookDocument Failure Modes — Systematically record how and where AI reasoning breaks down, contributing to benchmarks that push the boundaries of what AI can reliably understand about the physical world

Who You ArePhD-level expertise in Applied Physics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a closely related field (completed or in final stages)Domain mastery across the core pillars: Classical Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, and Quantum MechanicsExceptional analytical writing — you can explain complex physical phenomena and mathematical derivations in explicit, structured prose that leaves no ambiguityUncompromising precision — you catch errors in units, scientific notation, and logical flow instinctivelySelf-directed — comfortable working independently, managing your own schedule, and delivering high-quality work without hand-holdingNo prior AI or data annotation experience required

Nice to HaveExperience with data annotation, scientific dataset evaluation, or quality assurance for research outputsProficiency with computational tools such as Python (NumPy/SciPy), MATLAB, or COMSOLBackground in research publishing, academic instruction, or technical writingFamiliarity with AI language models as a user or researcher

Why Join UsWork on high-impact AI projects in collaboration with leading AI research labsFully remote and asynchronous — work when and where it suits youFreelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, intellectually rigorous workApply your physics expertise to one of the most consequential challenges in modern AIExposure to how frontier large language models are trained and evaluatedPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch

📌 Applied Physics Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alignerr
📍 Winnipeg