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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

RecentPosted 2w ago. Still listed on Alignerr on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Named countries onlyOpen in Australia.

The job description

About the Role

We're looking for physics experts in Sydney and across Australia to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. Your deep understanding of physics will directly shape how AI reasons through complex problems — from undergraduate mechanics to graduate-level electromagnetism and beyond.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role where your subject matter expertise is the most valuable thing you bring. No AI background required.

What You'll Do

Design challenging, rigorous physics problems across domains such as mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics
Develop clear, step-by-step solutions that demonstrate precise reasoning and logical structure
Evaluate AI-generated responses for scientific accuracy, depth of reasoning, and quality of explanation
Collaborate with researchers to develop and refine benchmarks spanning undergraduate to Masters-level physics
Provide structured, actionable feedback that helps AI systems reason more like expert physicists

Who You Are

Currently pursuing or have completed a Masters degree in Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related field — from University of Sydney, ANU, Monash, or equivalent
Strong physics reasoning and problem-solving skills across multiple advanced domains
Able to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely in writing
Detail-oriented with a systematic approach to quality and accuracy
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and asynchronously
No prior AI experience required

Nice to Have

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

Why Join Us

Work directly on frontier AI projects in partnership with leading AI research labs
Fully remote and async — work on your own schedule from anywhere
Freelance perks: high autonomy, variety, and global collaboration
Contribute to meaningful work that advances the state of AI in STEM
Potential for ongoing contract renewals and expanded project scope

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.