Scientific Coding - Physics and Python
Turing • Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam, Ghana
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Listed
25d ago
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Role Overview
Turing is building one of the most rigorous STEM AI training datasets in the industry. The SciCode project involves creating high-quality scientific coding tasks that are used to train and evaluate frontier AI models. As a SciCode Trainer, you will be directly contributing to cutting-edge AI research by authoring, implementing, and reviewing complex scientific problems across core STEM disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Write scientific problem specifications consisting of one main problem and a minimum of 3 sub-problems, all logically connected and progressively building toward the main problem solution Implement verified golden solutions in Python with complete unit test coverage
- Design discriminative test cases that clearly differentiate correct from incorrect model outputs Run QC validation checks on the Turing Central Task Platform (CTP) including Tier 1 structure checks and Tier 2 quality rubrics Iterate on tasks based on QC feedback to meet Pass@K evaluation criteria across multiple LLM judges (GPT, Gemini, Nemotron)
- Maintain high output quality with a low rework rate, targeting consistent L1 approval on first submission
- Participate in sync calls for reviews, feedback sessions, and project standups during overlap hours
Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Physics. Strong Python programming skills with experience in scientific computing
- Ability to write rigorous, well-posed scientific problems with clear constraints and expected outputs
- Attention to detail - tasks must meet strict rubrics for well-posedness, test case discriminativeness, scientific correctness, and determinism
- Prior experience in AI data annotation, research, or scientific writing
- Familiarity with LLM evaluation frameworks or coding benchmarks
- Experience with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, SymPy, or domain-specific scientific tools .
- Published research or academic project experience in a STEM domain Quality Standards
Offer Details
- Commitments Required : Overlap of 4 hours with PST and 40 hrs/week
- Engagement type : Contractor assignment/freelancer (no medical/paid leave)
- Duration of contract : 8 weeks
- Location : Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Turkey, Vietnam
Requirements
- PhD Physics
- Grad Physics
- Must be eligible to work in one of: Bangladesh, Brazil
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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What to Expect
Looking at Turing STEM listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 8.5 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 11 extracted Turing STEM listings.
Why this role
This Scientific Coding role is for people who can combine physics knowledge with Python to build and validate scientific coding tasks used to evaluate AI models on physics problems. The dual requirement narrows the pool to people who can both write the code and verify the physics behind it.
Talent pool
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Common questions
Do I need to be a software engineer to work for Turing?
No, not anymore. Turing built its name matching senior engineers with Silicon Valley companies, but it has since expanded into AGI infrastructure work and now hires non-engineering domain experts, technical writers, and researchers for post-training data annotation and RLHF. A strong analytical background and excellent English matter more than coding ability.
How does Turing's talent matching work?
Turing calls it the Intelligent Talent Cloud. You build a profile and go through vetting (automated tests, an AI-powered interview, practical skill assessments), and once vetted, Turing's algorithm surfaces your profile directly to partner companies like Fortune 500s and top AI labs. You don't browse listings or bid on work; matches come to you.
What does asynchronous AI training work mean in practice?
No set hours, no check-ins, no meetings. You log in when you want, pick up an available task, complete it, and submit; nobody is waiting on you in real time. That's different from remote employment, where you're expected online during business hours. The tradeoff: you're competing with others for available tasks, so an empty queue means there's simply nothing to do until more work is released.
What does STEM work look like for a Scientific Coding - Physics and Python?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Scientific Coding - Physics and Python, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
PhD Physics, Grad Physics, Coding, and Python are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
The listing doesn't state a rate. The $20–$50/hr shown here is our estimate from the role type and location (see /pay-methodology), so treat it as a rough guide and confirm the actual rate with the platform before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Turing's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Do I need a Master's to qualify?
This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.
Can I apply from outside Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia and 9 other countries?
This specific role is open only to people based in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, Vietnam, and Ghana. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply, since they can differ by country.