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Train AI and Shape the Future of Physics Research

The models shaping the future of AI are only as rigorous as the physicists behind them. Apply your expertise where it matters- and get paid to do it.

Starting at $40-$100+/hr
4.6 from 145 reviews

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Work that impacts your future.

The largest language models in the world still confuse classical and quantum mechanics. You're the feedback loop that fixes this — one derivation at a time.

01-Rigor

First-Principles Reasoning

These are not surface-level labeling tasks. You're evaluating derivations from Maxwell's equations, checking dimensional analysis in quantum field theory, and verifying conservation law arguments. The work demands the same rigor you'd apply to a journal referee report.

02-Signal

Direct Impact on AI Reasoning

Every correction you make becomes training signal for the next generation of language models. When you identify that a model conflated classical and quantum regimes or misapplied a boundary condition, you're teaching it to reason physically.

03-Flexibility

Work on Your Schedule

No fixed hours, no standups, no managers. Tasks are available 24/7 and you choose when and how much to work. Most contributors work 10-50+ hours per week around their primary commitments. You set the pace.

04-Rate

Premium Compensation

Physics expertise is scarce and we pay accordingly. Rates start at $40/hour and scale with complexity and performance. Compensation is competitive with adjunct teaching and significantly above typical gig-economy work.

Three steps.
No overhead.

01

Apply & Qualify

Complete a short physics assessment. We evaluate your ability to reason from first principles, identify flawed derivations, and apply physical intuition. No resume required — your work speaks.

~30 min assessment
02

Access Projects

Based on your background and assessment results, you're matched to projects in your areas of strength. Classical mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum theory, thermodynamics — you choose what fits.

Flexible scheduling
03

Work & Get Paid

Complete tasks on your own schedule. Each task has clear specifications and a defined scope. Payment is per-task, processed weekly, starting at $40/hour.

Weekly payouts

What you'll actually do.

Where models need you most.

These are the areas where current AI systems consistently struggle. Your expertise directly addresses the hardest open problems in physics reasoning.

Classical Mechanics & Lagrangian Methods



Evaluate derivations using Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. Check constraint handling, generalized coordinates, and conservation law arguments.

Analytical Mechanics
Variational Principles
Noether’s Theorem

Quantum Mechanics & QFT


Review solutions involving Schrödinger equation, perturbation theory, path integrals, and field quantization. Verify operator algebra and Hilbert space arguments.

Perturbation Theory
Quantum Entanglement
Feynman Diagrams

Electrodynamics & Optics


Assess solutions to Maxwell’s equations, boundary value problems, radiation theory, and wave propagation. Check gauge choices and retarded potential calculations.

Maxwell Equations
Waveguides
Radiation Theory

Statistical Mechanics & Thermodynamics



Verify partition function calculations, phase transition arguments, and entropy derivations. Identify violations of thermodynamic consistency.

Partition Functions
Phase Transitions
Boltzmann Distribution

General Relativity & Cosmology


Evaluate tensor calculations, geodesic equations, and spacetime metric derivations. Check covariant derivative operations and Einstein field equation solutions.

Tensor Calculus
Black Holes
Friedmann Equations
$150M+

Paid to contributors

100k+

Expert annotators

120M+

Annotations completed

Built for people who think in proofs.

01

Graduate Students

PhD and Master’s candidates in theoretical or experimental physics.

Coursework in QM / E&M / GR
10+ hrs / week
02

Postdoctoral Researchers

Postdocs bridging theory and computation who want flexible supplemental work.

Published research
First-principles methods
03

Research Physicists

Active or former researchers applying deep domain knowledge to AI training.

Lab or theory group
Peer review experience
04

Applied Physicists

Engineers and scientists with rigorous physics foundations in industry.

Industry R&D
Simulation fluency

Around the web

People love the work.

A few threads from contributors who’ve been at it for a while.

u/NameGivenMe

Critical thinking and explication

I love Dataannotation! They are paying me to do both; to trainthese faculties and enjoy the process.

I'm getting paid more to make them shaper than ever andinform the course of possibly the most consequentialdevelopment in history: Artificial Intelligence!

u/Explorer182

Rubric work

Hate to say this, but rubrics are my favorite.

I know. When im doing them they make my brain go crazy, yet i miss them when not around.

u/C_Gull27

Working in math

The one where I get to work in the subject I enjoy and applied to the site for (math)

Data Annotator

Productive, Flexible, and Good Pay

“The pay is very competitive and more than enough for the work I produce.”

Remote AI Trainer

Best Online Work EVER!

“They really pay you fairly!”

AI Trainer

Schedule Flexibility and Good Pay

“I feel well compensated for my time.”

AI Trainer

Fun and flexible

“I enjoy this work, it's fun and challenging.”


Accuracy is paramount.

u/OhLemons

Fact-checking and research

I really enjoy fact-checking.

Researching different topics is really fun, and it's easy to spend a full day working on these projects because the topics can vary so much.

Ai data annotator

Glassdoor

“The project assignments can be really interesting are often fun, and can usually be done any time of day or night.”

My experience has been nothing but positive so far.

Victor Bizuett

Legit company

“Legit company, tasks are complex enough and most of the time they are quite fun to accomplish”

u/Traditional_Big2860

I love DA!

Last week I decided to take the coding assessment and got accepted within a day, now after 5 days of work I've surpassed 1k!

I still can't believe this. I'm really grateful.

u/textartguy

Belated Milestone Post

Been working since March 2024. I honestly feel so lucky to have both found this job and to have been able to keep it for so long.

I thought I might make a few grand max at the start.

Remote AI Trainer

AI Trainer at Data Annotation

“Flexible working time and location”

u/LegendNumberM

Making models fail

I like the projects where I make prompts to make models fail.

I love seeing the subtle to downright hazardous ways these models fail to do as expected.

u/Dangerous_Darling

Learning through fact-checking

Same. Love fact-checking. And I learn so much!

u/Dangerous_Darling

100k club

Woooooooooooo hit the 100k club last week, but I waited to post until my paid out also hit 100k!

Thanks DAT, I've been able to live an awesome life because of this job.

u/paranormalisnormal

$40k — I Love You Data Annotation <3

Data Annotation has saved my ass financially and allowed me to help out my loved ones.

Couldn't ask for a better job.

AI Content Writer

Good for Part Time Gig

“Pay is good, fully flexible hours with no required minimum.”

Ai data annotator

Great little source of income

“Lots of interesting projects to work on with a variety of subjects and specialised interests.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Here we answer the most common questions.

What kind of work will I do?

You'll work on tasks that help AI perform better, like reviewing responses, checking accuracy, refining prompts, and rating outputs. No coding or technical background needed.

What kind of projects are available?

Projects vary but commonly include reviewing AI-generated text, ranking responses, checking facts, labeling data, and reviewing content in specific subject areas. All focused on improving real production AI systems.

Who is this for?

This is ideal for people with strong reasoning skills, attention to detail, and subject-matter expertise who want flexible, remote work with real impact. Researchers, students, professionals, and independent contributors who enjoy analytical work and want to contribute to advancing AI systems.

What kind of position is this?

This is a flexible, task-based contractor role. You work remotely on your own schedule, focused on output quality rather than hours logged. There is no long-term commitment required, and you can work as much or as little as you choose.

Get ahead in a changing workforce.

No recruiters. No interviews. Just meaningful work and real compensation.