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Pay

Above typicalTops out at $200/hr. The typical top rate across 106 priced science listings is $90/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

Older postPosted 2mo ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Open worldwideOpen worldwide.

The job description

Schedule: 10-15+ hours a week, Fully Flexible (Can accommodate working after hours/weekends)

micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills to a high-impact customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.

Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

Solve advanced physics problems from your specialization, delivering rigorous, well-documented derivations and analyses.
Produce technically precise, clearly written solutions, detailing all assumptions, approximations, and final results using LaTeX mathematical notation.
Utilize SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for symbolic or numerical verification and clear computational workflows where relevant.
Identify and articulate subtleties in problem statements, including special cases, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency.
Flag ambiguities in project materials, proposing well-reasoned interpretations and clarifications as needed.
Iterate on submitted solutions in response to feedback from project reviewers, ensuring corrections are cleanly integrated.
Uphold rigorous standards in documentation and reproducibility consistent with professional research practice.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy, with active research experience in a relevant subfield.
Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter (including moiré systems, magnetism, PXP/Rydberg), AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials.
2–5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.
Proficiency with LaTeX for presenting mathematics, and with SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for computational work; willingness to indicate areas for further support if needed.
Demonstrated excellence in written technical communication, with a track record of producing clear, precise, and well-argued scientific outputs.
Strong analytical skills, able to isolate key physical principles and provide nuanced solutions to complex problems.
Availability to engage with the project consistently over an 8–10 week period (approx. 10 hours/week).

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.