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AI Tutor, Physics Specialist (contract), Handshake AI
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and evaluate advanced physics prompts in classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, and thermodynamics.
- Apply adversarial prompting techniques to detect errors in AI model reasoning and problem-solving.
- Critique AI-generated responses for correctness and depth.
- Collaborate with project leads to maintain quality standards.
- Require PhD in Physics or closely related field with graduate-level knowledge across multiple physics areas.
- Prior experience in AI data annotation or Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) is needed.
- Strong written communication and analytical skills are essential.
- Prefer candidates based in US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Spain.
- Extra credit for publications in peer-reviewed journals, AI red teaming experience, teaching/tutoring in theoretical sciences, or background in scientific annotation/quality assurance.
- Fully remote position with flexible hours up to 40 hours/week, with no minimum required hours.
AI Tutor, Physics Specialist (contract), Handshake AI Full Description
About the Role
We're looking for a Physics Specialist to contribute deep scientific expertise to AI model evaluation. You'll craft and assess challenging physics problems, probe model reasoning at the frontier, and help identify where models fail under rigorous scientific scrutiny.
What You'll Do
Develop and evaluate high-difficulty physics prompts spanning classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and related areas
Use adversarial prompting techniques to expose errors in model reasoning and problem-solving
Provide expert critique of AI-generated responses, assessing both correctness and depth
Work closely with project leads to uphold quality benchmarks
What We're Looking For
PhD in Physics or a closely related field
Graduate-level expertise across multiple areas of physics
Prior hands-on experience in AI data annotation or RLHF
Excellent written communication and analytical skills
Experts based out of the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Spain
Extra Credit
Publications in peer-reviewed physics or astronomy journals.
Experience with adversarial prompting, model evaluation, or AI red teaming strongly preferred
Teaching, tutoring, or curriculum development experience in physical chemistry or theoretical sciences.
Background in scientific annotation or technical quality assurance.
Additional Information
Location: Fully remote (no visa sponsorship available if based in the US)
Schedule: Flexible hours â contribute as much or as little as youâd like each week. (No minimum hours per week, capped at 40hrs/week.)
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