Physics Expert (India)

Up to $63/hrHandshake AIRemoteLocation requirements not specified

At a glance

Create expert-level physics problems and evaluate AI-generated responses for technical accuracy and numerical rigor, giving structured written feedback to improve model performance. You need a Master's or PhD in Physics or a related field, plus Indian work authorization.

Summary written by AI from the original listing.

  • Posted Sep 4, 2026

About the role

**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 Indian 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
Applicant countries
Location requirements not specified

The source does not specify which countries applicants may live or work in. Check the original listing. Remote work and the advertised job location do not establish applicant eligibility.

Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-09-04
Last checked

How this pay compares

Science: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role Up to $63/hrTypical across platforms $66/hr

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