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Pay

Below typicalTops out at $55/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Hard to get in~1–2 hours of assessments. Valid government photo ID.

Steady work

Work is patchyFeast-or-famine project volume.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country).

Freshness

FreshPosted 7d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Not statedThe listing names no country.

The job description

About the Role

We're looking for Physics Masters graduates and students to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. Your deep understanding of physics will directly shape how AI reasons through complex scientific problems — contributing to some of the most advanced AI research happening today.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role designed to fit around your existing schedule, whether you're finishing your degree, working, or researching.

What You'll Do

Design challenging, rigorous physics problems spanning mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and more
Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with well-reasoned logic at undergraduate-to-Masters level
Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality
Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks and improve AI performance on advanced physics tasks
Work independently and asynchronously on your own schedule

Who You Are

Currently pursuing or have completed a Master's degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field
Strong problem-solving skills across advanced physics domains
Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in writing
Comfortable providing structured, critical feedback
No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

Experience with data annotation, quality evaluation, or academic tutoring
Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts
Background in research or technical writing

Why Join Us

Work on cutting-edge AI projects alongside leading research labs
Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
Direct, meaningful impact on how AI understands and reasons through physics
Potential for ongoing work and contract renewals

How do you apply to Alignerr?

Apply on Alignerr

The Apply button opens this post on Alignerr's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 1–2 hours of assessments.

Get through screening

What Alignerr asks for after you apply:

Take the TestGorilla skills assessment (usually one attempt per role)
Verify your identity with Persona
Join the Alignerr Slack community
Set up payouts once you are assigned to a project

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday. Paid via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

Alignerr also needs

Valid government photo ID
Degree or professional experience for expert roles
Webcam for proctored assessments on some roles

Red flags

Red flagLong gaps with no project after passing
Red flagWorker reports of delayed or withheld payments on Glassdoor

What is Alignerr like to work for?

Labelbox's contractor network, which hires generalists and domain experts to label data and write and grade AI training tasks.

Advertised pay	$15–150/hr
Getting in	Hard to get in
Application takes	~1–2 hours of assessments
How you get paid	Weekly, by Friday for the prior Monday–Sunday, via Stripe or PayPal (depends on country)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Accepts most countries but blocks signups from about two dozen; posts India-specific roles such as Hindi, Telugu and Indian-English language and cultural review work.

Generalist and bilingual work is around $15–20/hr, coding QA $30–40/hr, and senior software, advanced math, medical and law roles $70–150/hr; some projects pay per approved task.