AI training contract
Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)
Science & Research · USD 100-200 an hour. · 14 openings
Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in science & research. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. This role is gated on phd or academic credential. Applications without it are not considered, and the requirement is stated here because the original advert usually carries it well below the rate.
What it pays. USD 100 to USD 200 an hour, as published by micro1. Rates in this category track how rare the credential is rather than how hard the work is.
Where. The listing says this role is global and fully remote. micro1 says it hires talent from around the world, except people who reside in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Macao, Myanmar, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, and Yemen. That rule comes from micro1's own FAQ at www.micro1.ai/experts, read on 2026-09-18. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 14 openings on this role.
Skills named: Physics Mastery, Written Technical Communication, Technical Problem-Solving Depth, Mathematical & Computational Fluency.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote (Worldwide) Schedule: 10-15+ hours a week, Fully Flexible (Can accommodate working after hours/weekends) micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills to a high-impact customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work Solve advanced physics problems from your specialization, delivering rigorous, well-documented derivations and analyses. Produce technically precise, clearly written solutions, detailing all assumptions, approximations, and final results using LaTeX mathematical notation. Utilize SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for symbolic or numerical verification and clear computational workflows where relevant. Identify and articulate subtleties in problem statements, including special cases, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency. Flag ambiguities in project materials, proposing well-reasoned interpretations and clarifications as needed. Iterate on submitted solutions in response to feedback from project reviewers, ensuring corrections are cleanly integrated. Uphold rigorous standards in documentation and reproducibility consistent with professional research practice. Preferred Qualifications PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy, with active research experience in a relevant subfield. Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter (including moiré systems, magnetism, PXP/Rydberg), AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials. 2–5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records. Proficiency with LaTeX for presenting mathematics, and with SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for computational work; willingness to indicate areas for further support if needed. Demonstrated excellence in written technical communication, with a track record of producing clear, precise, and well-argued scientific outputs. Strong analytical skills, able to isolate key physical principles and provide nuanced solutions to complex problems. Availability to engage with the project consistently over an 8–10 week period (approx. 10 hours/week).
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-09-25 against micro1's own public postings.