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Physics PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology)
Location
United States
Posted
87 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Physics PhD Experts (General Relativity, Astrophysics & Cosmology)
Weekday (YC W21)
This role is for one of our clients Compensation: $70-$90 per hour We are seeking PhD-level Physics experts specializing in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology to contribute to a high-impact project with a leading AI research organization. In this role, you will apply your subject matter expertise to a cutting-edge initiative involving advanced large language models (LLMs). You will help create high-quality technical datasets that support the development of next-generation AI systems by designing challenging domain-specific problems and contributing deep physics insights.
Job Requirements
- Ideal Candidate Profile
- You may be a strong fit for this role if you:
- Hold a PhD in Physics with specialization in General Relativity, Astrophysics, or Cosmology
- Obtained your graduate degree from a university in the US, UK, Canada, or Western Europe
- Possess strong attention to detail
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate high proficiency in English
- Role Details
- The project is ongoing with rolling applications and expected to begin in February
- Experts are expected to complete 4–6 tasks per week, with each task requiring several hours to complete
- The work requires rigorous physics expertise and the ability to follow detailed and complex instructions
- Screening Process
- Applicants will complete a short AI interview and application form
- The entire application process typically takes 20–40 minutes
- Contract and Payment Terms
- Engagement will be as an independent contractor
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule
- Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance
- Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
- Payments are issued weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
- Please note: Candidates requiring H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship cannot be supported for this role at this time.
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