Remote Physics Researcher (PhD) Job at Turing, Boston, MA

  • Turing
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Are you passionate about solving logical problems and working through challenging math?Turing is looking for PhD-level researchers in physics to test the reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). You'll create physics problems, analyze model responses, and identify gaps in logic or understanding. The goal is to measure how well these models handle abstract thinking and structured problem-solving.What does day-to-day look like?You'll create physics problems, review how the AI solves them, and share insights on how well it understands complex reasoning and logical steps. You'll take on tasks such as:A high-energy pion travels through a material, losing energy at a constant rate. Given its rest mass and proper lifetime, calculate the probability that it decays within a certain distance from its origin.For a 1D Brownian motion starting at the origin, define the last return time to zero and the time spent on the positive axis as fractions of total time. Find the exact joint probability distribution of these scaled times, expressed using the Heaviside function to specify its support.Currently enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. or Postdoctoral in Physics, Applied Physics, or a related fieldStrong research and analytical skillsAble to provide clear, constructive feedback with examplesStrong written communication, especially in remote settingsComfortable working independentlyStable computer and internet accessNote: This position is open only to candidates who have completed or are currently pursuing a Ph.D.; applications that do not meet this criterion will not be considered.Time Commitment & Contract DetailsCommitments Required: at least 4 hours per day and minimum 20 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. (We have 3 options of time commitment: 20 hrs/week, 30 hrs/week, or 40 hrs/week)Engagement typeContractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)Duration of contract: 1 month; [expected start date is next week]Selection ProcessTask-based assessment for shortlisted candidates, followed by a contract offer with defined timelines and workload.About TuringTuring is one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies, accelerating the advancement and deployment of powerful AI systems.Turing helps customers in two ways: Working with the world's leading AI labs to advance frontier model capabilities in thinking, reasoning, coding, agentic behavior, multimodality, multilinguality, STEM, and frontier knowledge; and leveraging that work to build real-world AI systems that solve mission-critical priorities for companies.Why work with Turing?Remote work flexibilityWork on high-impact AI research projectsPossibility of contract extension based on performanceCollaborate with experts worldwide to test and refine AI models.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Turing by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Physicist" roles.Physics Expert - AI Trainer (Ph.Ds or Postdocs)We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr

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