Physics Subject Matter Expert – AI Content Specialist
$35–55/hr
Remote science contract with Alignerr, $35–55/hr. Posted Nov 3.
$35–55/hr
Apply on AlignerrIs this job worth applying to?
- 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 3d ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
- Location: Remote
About the job
At Alignerr, we partner with the world’s leading AI research teams and labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models.
Remote contract for Masters in Physics, or related fields. Work on cutting-edge projects with top AI labs while earning $35+/hour, fully remote, with flexible weekly hours. No AI experience required
Help fine-tune large language models (like ChatGPT) using your physics skills. You’ll design problems, check how well AI solves them, and work with researchers to build better benchmarks.
Organization: Alignerr Position: Physics Subject Matter Expert - AI Content Specialist Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $35–$55 /hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You’ll Do:
- Design advanced physics problems to test AI performance (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics).
- Develop clear, step-by-step solutions with rigorous logic.
- Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and quality of reasoning.
- Collaborate with researchers to refine benchmarks across undergraduate to Masters-level physics topics.
Requirements:
- Masters (pursuing or completed) in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across advanced domains.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in writing and provide structured feedback.
- No AI experience required
Preferred
- Prior experience with data annotation, data quality, or evaluation systems
Why Join Us:
- Excellent compensation with location-independent flexibility.
- Direct engagement with industry-leading LLMs.
- Contractor advantages: high agency, agility, and international reach.
- More opportunities for contracting renewals.
Application Process (Takes 15-20 min)
- Submit your resume
- Complete a short screening
- Project matching and onboarding
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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.
