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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 $50-$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 $50/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.

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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

People love the work.

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

u/NaToKy24

What I love most about DA: it's an actual meritocracy

What I absolutely love about working at DA is the meritocracy. The higher the quality of your work, the higher the reward.

Creating complex coding scenarios, doing deep analysis of models, and synthesizing results are all part of my daily routine, and I love it.

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.

u/Sharp-Sherbert-4194

100K!

Hit 100k the other day! I do this full time. Not what I originally intended when I signed up, but I've managed so far.

I started as a generalist but I have coding work too.

u/Emelody_cellobabe

DA has seriously changed my life

This work has opened up so many opportunities for me and is now enabling me to work full-time independently.

I started as a generalist, then passed the coding eval and have more often than not had plenty of work.

u/E13AN0R

Just hit 75k!!

Started almost a year ago and have just hit this milestone :) I had just graduated from uni when I started doing this and it was a lifesaver whilst I was looking for graduate jobs.

I'm based in the UK and I have a Master's degree in physics so I do a mix of specialist stem, coding, and sometimes generalist projects.

u/LeatherScience633

DA saved me, and I wish I could say thanks

In just 2 months I have already paid off my debt that would have taken me around an year to pay back. I can also leave my extra jobs and actually focus on my passion instead.

Working for them has been the best thing to happen to me so far.

u/CharacterBlood1495

Hit the 10k mark in one month : )

I have earned 10k in a month (my first month started at the end of April). I needed this and will definitely continue working with them.

I plan to keep working and be able to pay for a masters maybe in the fall.

u/OhLemons

Broke 130k this month!

I love that I can switch between coding tasks and those with rubrics, and that the work is always changing, so it never gets boring.

The taxes hurt, but it is worth it to help support the services like free healthcare here in Canada.

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.

I've been working about 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for just over 2 years.

u/PossibilityNo1696

200k Club

Treated DA as pretty much full time for the past 3 years and its been a god send for me.

I've saved a huge amount of money working from home, managed to work on a part time masters degree, and also been able to spend more time on myself.

u/Responsible-Fly-3808

My personal experience with DA [CODING]

In less than 2 months I've made a little over $20k, which honestly still feels surreal typing out.

A lot of it feels like real engineering/problem-solving work — debugging code, evaluating implementations, reasoning about edge cases.

u/MCSquareGlobe

Actually can help pay student debt now

This made living as a grad student actually affordable. In 2 weeks I just over doubled what I normally make.

Half of what I need to do in grad school is writing, so writing practice has been well needed.

u/physicsandwolves

100k club

Thanks DAT, I've been able to live an awesome life because of this job. Traveled to 28 countries, built a wrap around deck for my mom, created a massive garden, and so much more!

You can do it too, keep up the good work people!

u/neverenoughpepper

Jumping on the Milestone bandwagon

It's been a long, almost 3 year journey. Coder, self taught, and the first year or so was really, really tough. But I have no words for how thankful I am for DA.

I've had some amazing jobs in my life, but none compare to the constant challenges and rewards of this one.

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.