Physics Problem Evaluator
Claru • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay
$55-100/hr
Your rate depends on your experience and the task.
Last checked
5d ago
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About this role
From the Claru listing
You'll review AI-generated solutions to university-level and graduate physics problems — mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and beyond. Each task involves reading a model's step-by-step response, identifying errors in reasoning or calculation, and rating the output on correctness, logical coherence, and depth of explanation. You won't just flag wrong answers; you'll articulate precisely where the model's reasoning broke down and, where asked, provide a corrected reference solution.
Your work spans three main workflows: ambiguous-case judgment (deciding when a non-standard approach is still valid), written technical feedback (annotating specific failure modes in a model's derivation), and problem-solving depth review (assessing whether a solution demonstrates genuine physical intuition or is just symbol-shuffling). Tasks arrive in batches via a structured web interface; you log in, claim a batch, complete it, and submit — no scheduling calls, no meetings.
The role requires at minimum a graduate-level background in physics or a closely related field. Professor- or PI-level experience is strongly preferred because many tasks involve research-adjacent material: statistical mechanics, condensed matter, or computational physics at the level of a first-year PhD course. You'll be compensated at the Expert tier and are expected to maintain accuracy above the project's threshold, which will be shared during onboarding.
Requirements
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in STEM
Why this role
At $55-100/hr, this remote Physics Problem Evaluator role doesn't ask you to move or come into an office.
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What makes this one of Claru's higher-paying roles?
Claru bands its desk-based work by how much judgment a task needs. This listing sits in the top band at $55-$100/hr, alongside its RLHF evaluation, medical and 3D vision annotation and red-teaming roles, all of which expect graduate-level or professional depth in the subject and the ability to justify a score in writing. Its entry-tier text labeling sits at $20-$35/hr for comparison.
Is Claru desk work a steady queue or does it arrive in batches?
It comes in batches. You pick up a batch when you want, finish it and submit it, with no meetings. A new batch may not be waiting when you finish one, so plan for it as project income.
Does Claru publish the rate before I apply?
Yes. Every listing on claru.ai/jobs shows its hourly band on the card and again on the role page, so you can compare a $20-$35/hr labeling role against a $55-$100/hr evaluation role without creating an account first.
How does Claru measure quality on this kind of work?
Through agreement scoring and review. Its evaluation roles set a target for how closely your scores track other annotators, and disagreements with reviewers are resolved in an async comment thread you are expected to answer within a day. Steady, strong scores open the senior and lead tracks Claru mentions in its listings.
Do I need a PhD for research-level AI training roles?
The best-paid roles usually expect a PhD or current enrollment. The domain assessment decides, though, and if you can solve the problems the degree matters less.
Is research-level AI training steady work?
Usually not. Work comes in projects, such as training a model on quantum mechanics, that can last a few weeks. Plan for it like a short fellowship.
What does STEM work look like for a Physics Problem Evaluator?
You check AI answers to STEM questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a Physics Problem Evaluator, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on STEM experience matters.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $55-100/hr, an hourly rate. Where you land in the range depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change after we check the listing, so confirm the rate on the platform's application page.
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