Physics Researcher for AI Model Training

Contribute to the advancement of AI systems for scientific reasoning by engaging in cutting-edge research across various physics domains. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading labs developing models that require expertise in theoretical physics, condensed matter, quantum information, particle physics, high-energy theory, astrophysics, cosmology, atomic/molecular/optical physics, plasma physics, biophysics, statistical and computational physics, and mathematical physics.

This part-time position, requiring a commitment of 4 to 16 hours per week, is a W-2 employment role with Cincinnatus LLC, integrated into a prominent AI lab''s extended workforce.

• Author and review complex physics problems used to train and evaluate advanced AI models.
• Evaluate model outputs on tasks such as analytical derivation, mechanism prediction, numerical modeling, experimental design, and literature reasoning.
• Identify areas where current models fail, particularly mistakes that a working PhD physicist would recognize immediately.
• Collaborate with a small program team and other senior contributors.

This role is targeted at accomplished researchers with a strong academic background. Ideal candidates will have:

• First-author or co-first-author publications in high-impact journals such as Physical Review Letters, Nature, Science, and others.
• Doctoral or postdoctoral training from a top-20 global institution in physics or STEM.
• Competitive fellowships (e.g., NSF GRFP, Hertz, Sloan Research Fellow) or equivalent recognitions.
• Issued patents, experience with spin-out companies, or grants where they were named PI or co-PI.
• International Physics Olympiad medals (Gold/Silver/Bronze).
• Active research experience as a PhD candidate, postdoc, instructor, faculty, principal scientist, or industry researcher.

Outstanding senior PhD students and recent graduates with strong publication records are encouraged to apply, as depth of research output is valued over years of experience.

• Part-time commitment of 4 to 16 hours per week.
• W-2 employment with Cincinnatus LLC, which handles payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• No fixed end date; contributors will continue as long as their expertise is needed.

Compensation is competitive and reflects research seniority and credentials, ranging from $125 to $225 per hour.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.