AI training contract
Physics Expert (Professor / Principal Investigator)
Science & Research · USD 80-160 an hour. · 6 openings
Physics Expert (Professor / Principal Investigator) 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 80 to USD 160 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 6 openings on this role.
Skills named: Physics Mastery, Expert Judgment in Ambiguous Cases, Meta-Level Reasoning, Research Leadership, Defensible Written Articulation.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Physics Expert (Professor / Principal Investigator) Role Type: Contractor. Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Physics Experts—established Professors or Principal Investigators—to provide high-level domain guidance as part of an impactful project for a customer. 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 Adjudicate and render expert judgment on contested or competing physics arguments, solutions, or interpretations within your subfield. Compare alternative approaches to the same problem, detailing which is superior, under what assumptions, and in which regimes. Identify and articulate meta-level criteria for evaluating the robustness and validity of competing physics work, such as key assumptions and breaking points of approximations. Exercise calibrated confidence by providing authoritative assessments while transparently acknowledging genuine uncertainty or open questions in the field. Draft defensible written evaluations suitable for review by fellow senior physicists, ensuring clarity and rigor. Leverage technical tools such as LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify or contrast technical claims as needed. Clearly communicate when a question is unresolved within the field and delineate the pertinent considerations. Preferred Qualifications PhD in physics with demonstrated expertise and scholarly impact in your specified subfield. Current or former Associate Professor, Full Professor, Chair Professor, or Principal Investigator/Group Leader with a track record of independent research leadership. Ongoing research activity in one or more of these areas: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter, AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials. 3–5 recent representative publications in your target subfield, with arXiv or DOI references. Prior experience supervising PhD students or postdocs, or equivalent leadership in industry research settings. Proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter (please indicate any gaps in experience with these tools). Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to articulate nuanced and well-reasoned judgments.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-09-25 against micro1's own public postings.