Physics Expert - Remote Contract STEM Projects
Listing checked September 14, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery seeks physics specialists to build and test reasoning problems for AI labs. You will write undergraduate and advanced questions across mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, then judge how well model answers hold up. The role runs 20 hours per week on a remote contract, so you can shape the schedule around other commitments. Work feeds into training data that helps AI systems solve science problems with care.
What You'll Do4
- 1Design well-structured physics questions that range from undergraduate to advanced level and push reasoning and conceptual understanding.
- 2Validate solution accuracy and adjust problem difficulty so each prompt rewards critical thinking instead of routine computation.
- 3Analyze model responses and give detailed feedback that raises clarity and scientific rigor in test items.
- 4Review prompts and answers against established physics principles, then flag errors, ambiguous wording or inconsistent reasoning.
Requirements6
- 1At least two years of work in academic research, teaching, or applied physics settings.
- 2A completed Masters or PhD in Physics or a related field such as Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Engineering Physics.
- 3Strong analytical skill with complex phenomena and clear communication of scientific ideas.
- 4Command of undergraduate physics topics that include mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
- 5A record of scientific publication, curriculum development, or technical report writing is preferred.
- 6Prior work on interdisciplinary projects or in AI/ML environments is a plus.
Who Should Apply
The strongest match holds a Masters or PhD in physics, astronomy, astrophysics or engineering physics and has spent at least two years teaching, researching or applying physics. You can explain mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics to students and spot where a model answer misses a key concept. This contract suits people who want part-time, remote work with a clear intellectual challenge. Candidates without a graduate physics degree or without any teaching, research or applied experience will score low. Applications that only list a degree but show no publication, curriculum work or technical writing samples may also face rejection because the role asks for proof you can craft precise scientific prompts.
Salary Insight
Pay ranges from $50 to $80 per hour for this contract, which sits above many part-time academic tutoring rates and matches advanced PhD-level subject matter work. The listing also mentions potential performance-based incentives, so strong output can add to base earnings.
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Prepare a current CV that lists your institutional affiliation, your full publication record and your physics degree. For the publication list, include titles, venues and years so reviewers can confirm your scientific writing background. If you lack publications, add curriculum development or technical report samples because the listing treats those as preferred evidence.
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