Physics Expert
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About the role
Pay: Up to $125/hour
Opportunity Overview
Handshake is looking for experienced physicists to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on experience in computational, physical, or theoretical physics to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI reason like a practicing physicist.
This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current role.
What You'll Do
Use your domain expertise to create expert-level physics problems and scenarios grounded in real simulation, modeling, and computational workflows
Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy, numerical rigor, and alignment with how the work is actually done
Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance
Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement
Qualifications
Degree — Master's or PhD in Physics or any related field. An MS paired with industry experience also qualifies
Additional qualifications (not required, but strengthen your application)
Proficiency running large-scale simulations on HPC clusters across multiple scientific computing environments
Experience with lattice methods or other specialized techniques within your subfield
Required for all applicants
Must have US work authorization
Strong written communication and attention to detail
Ability to explain complex physics concepts clearly
Ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment