Research Scientist - Physics

Job Description

We’re seeking skilled Biology, Chemistry, and Physics subject matter experts to contribute their specialized knowledge and enhance the quality of our AI training datasets. This role offers the chance to work remotely, partnering closely with Meta’s AI research teams to advance cutting-edge technologies.

What You'll Do :

• Domain Expertise Advisory : Guide research teams to close knowledge gaps and improve AI model performance, focused on your specialty field; collaborate with other subject matter experts to ensure consistency and accuracy in training data
• Guideline Development : Create, edit, and maintain high-quality annotation guidelines tailored to your area of expertise. Ensure that these guidelines are up-to-date, clear, and concise to enable vendors to deliver accurate annotations. As a domain SME, you'll set the gold standard for quality and rigor.
• Quality Assurance : Evaluate and grade the quality of annotations produced by vendors. Identify areas of improvement and provide feedback to optimize the quality of annotations.
• Data Annotation : Directly annotate data for key tasks across the model development life cycle. problems in logical, step-by-step thinking preferred.
• Domain Knowledge : Experience with physics (specific sub-domains below).
• Deep Knowledge : Demonstrated deep understanding and expertise in physics.
• Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas and guidance to internal teams and external vendors.
• Analytical Skills : Exceptional analytical abilities to identify trends, evaluate annotation quality, and provide actionable feedback.
• Collaboration : Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• Adaptability : Flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes in a rapidly evolving environment.

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Required Skills & Experience

Physics – Priority Expertise Areas :

We are primarily seeking candidates with strong theoretical physics backgrounds, though all subfields are considered. Highest‑priority areas include :

1. High‑Energy Theory

2. Condensed Matter Theory

Quantum materials, many-body physics, topological matter.

3. Atomic, Molecular & Optical (AMO) Physics

Quantum optics, ultracold atoms, precision measurement.

4. Nuclear Physics

Nuclear structure, fundamental interactions, theoretical modeling.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.