Scientific Computing SME (Physics)

Role Overview

Turing is seeking a Scientific Computing Subject Matter Expert (Physics) to help train and evaluate next-generation large language models (LLMs). In this remote contractor role, you will leverage your advanced knowledge of Physics and scientific computing to design challenging evaluation tasks, solve complex problems, and create high-quality explanations that improve AI reasoning capabilities.

This opportunity is ideal for graduate students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced professionals with a strong background in Physics and Python-based scientific computing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Physics Evaluation Tasks

• Design challenging Physics problems that test the reasoning capabilities of large language models.
• Create questions covering undergraduate through PhD-level Physics topics.
• Develop evaluation benchmarks targeting areas where AI models commonly struggle.

Solve & Explain Complex Problems

• Produce accurate, step-by-step solutions with clear reasoning.
• Simplify advanced Physics concepts into understandable explanations.
• Apply analytical thinking and scientific reasoning to evaluate model performance.

Collaborate with AI Researchers

• Work with LLM researchers to align evaluation tasks with project objectives.
• Help improve AI performance in:
  • Multi-step reasoning
  • Symbolic manipulation
  • Scientific abstraction
  • Physics problem solving

Support AI Training

• Provide detailed annotations and constructive feedback.
• Maintain high-quality standards for evaluation datasets.
• Work independently while meeting project deadlines in a remote environment.

Required Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Physics, including graduate-level concepts.

• Strong proficiency in Python for scientific computing.

• Excellent analytical and research skills.

• Ability to create structured explanations for complex Physics concepts.

• Strong written communication and collaboration skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

• Desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a:

  • Master's degree
  • PhD
  • Postdoctoral position

  in:

  • Physics
  • Applied Physics
  • Related fields

• Ability to solve advanced Physics problems using structured reasoning.

• Experience explaining scientific concepts through simple language, visuals, and logical reasoning.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation (not specified)

Work Arrangement

• Fully Remote
• Independent Contractor / Freelancer
• Minimum 20 hours per week
• At least 4 hours per day
• Requires 4 hours of overlap with Pacific Time (PST)
• 3-week engagement with potential extension based on project needs and performance