Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Turing
Job overview
The Remote Physics Specialist (PhD) at Turing works on fine-tuning large language models by applying advanced physics knowledge to improve AI capabilities.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing and solving complex physics problems, creating clear step-by-step solutions, collaborating with researchers to align evaluation goals, and defining new physics-based evaluation benchmarks.
Compensation and benefits
This is a freelance/contractor position paid hourly with contracts ranging from one week to three months, allowing up to 30 hours per week, with no visa sponsorship and remote work flexibility.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have strong analytical, research, and communication skills, preferably pursuing or holding a PhD in Physics or related fields, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and work independently remotely.
Career development
The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects and develop skills in leveraging AI for analysis, potentially extending contracts based on performance.
Work environment and culture
The position supports a fully remote work environment requiring self-motivation and excellent remote collaboration skills.
Company information
Turing is a fast-growing AI company focused on advancing AI systems and building real-world AI solutions in collaboration with leading AI labs.
Job location and travel
Fully remote with some required overlap with America/Los_Angeles time zone for 2-5 hours per day.
Application process
Applicants undergo an automated analytical challenge, a physics assessment, and a language proficiency test before onboarding.
Unique job features
The job uniquely combines advanced physics expertise with AI model fine-tuning and offers flexible freelance work on frontier AI projects.
Company overview
Turing is a technology company specializing in providing remote software engineering talent to companies worldwide. They leverage AI to match highly skilled developers with organizations, ensuring a seamless integration of remote teams. Founded in 2018, Turing has rapidly grown by addressing the global demand for top-tier software engineers, making money through a subscription-based model where companies pay for access to their curated pool of developers. The company’s innovative approach and robust platform have positioned it as a leader in the remote work and tech talent space.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your PhD-level expertise in Physics, emphasizing your ability to solve complex physics problems and break down difficult concepts into clear, simple explanations, as these are core to the role at Turing.
Showcase your analytical skills, creative thinking, and experience collaborating remotely, since the job requires working independently and providing detailed feedback in a virtual environment.
Apply through multiple channels including Turing's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for this freelance Physics Specialist position.
Connect with Turing's AI and LLM research teams on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent AI advancements or asking how physics expertise contributes to improving large language models, to build rapport and learn more about the role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as ‘Physics problem solving,’ ‘analytical skills,’ ‘large language models,’ ‘remote collaboration,’ and ‘PhD-level physics knowledge’ to ensure your application passes automated screenings.
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