Physics Masters/PhD Expert
Job Description
AfterQuery is searching for Physics PhD Experts to craft, review, and enhance physics-related reasoning problems to advance our AI labs. In this remote, flexible position, you will develop high-quality, real-world physics questions and verify the logical consistency of model responses. Your advanced expertise in physics will be crucial for ensuring that our AI systems accurately interpret and solve complex physics challenges while adhering to current scientific principles.
Why Apply
- Competitive Pay: Benefit from attractive hourly rates and potential performance-based incentives
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in advancing AI capabilities within a forward-thinking, YC-backed startup
- Flexible Environment: Enjoy the freedom of remote, asynchronous work that adapts to your schedule while contributing to groundbreaking technology
Responsibilities
- Design well-structured, undergraduate to advanced-level physics questions that challenge reasoning and conceptual understanding
- Validate solution accuracy and refine problem difficulty, ensuring each prompt promotes critical thinking over mere computation
- Analyze model responses, offering detailed feedback to improve clarity and scientific rigor in test items
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in academic research, teaching, or applied physics environments
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex phenomena and communicate scientific concepts effectively
- Completed Masters or PhD in Physics or a related discipline such as Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Engineering Physics
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in scientific publication, curriculum development, or technical report writing
- Proficiency in a broad range of undergraduate physics topics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Prior involvement in interdisciplinary projects or exposure to AI/ML environments is a plus
Company Description
AfterQuery is a research lab investigating the boundaries of artificial intelligence through novel datasets and experimentation.
We're backed by top investors, including Y Combinator and Box Group, and support all leading AI labs.