AI training contract
Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter)
Science & Research · USD 100-200 an hour. · 10 openings
Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter) 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 remote and names no country. 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. So this page lists every other country as eligible, on the strength of that rule and not of anything this listing says. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 10 openings on this role.
Skills named: Physics, Kramers-Wannier duality, quenched disorder averaging, square-lattice self-duality, domain-wall free energy, noncontractible loop defects, 4-state Potts model numerics.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter) Role Type: Part-Time, Contractor Location: Fully Remote, Open to candidates worlwide Schedule: 5-10+ hrs/week. Fully flexible (Can accomodate after hours + weekends if needed) micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter) to contribute to a research-driven customer project at the intersection of theoretical physics and numerical benchmarking. 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 Analyze and provide expert insights into complex statistical physics phenomena, with a focus on replicated random-bond Ising/Ashkin-Teller models, the toric-code threshold, and the Nishimori line. Deliver clear, well-documented solutions or critiques of problems relating to Kramers-Wannier duality, quenched disorder averaging, square-lattice self-duality, and domain-wall free energy. Engage in advanced numerical work, particularly around 4-state Potts model simulations and interpretation. Identify, discuss, and resolve technical challenges involving noncontractible loop defects and related topological features. Participate as a Solver, Auditor, or Adjudicator on specific project assignments based on your experience and subfield strengths. Preferred Qualifications Advanced academic background (PhD or equivalent experience) in physics, with specialization in statistical physics, quantum information, or condensed matter theory. Direct, hands-on experience applying Kramers-Wannier duality, quenched disorder averaging, and square-lattice self-duality in research or project settings. Demonstrated proficiency in numerical simulations involving the 4-state Potts model and analysis of domain-wall free energy. Familiarity with topological quantum codes, particularly the toric code and its threshold phenomena.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-09-25 against micro1's own public postings.