Remote Physics Researcher (Contract)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced physics researcher to work remotely on advanced research challenges. The role involves solving complex problems, producing verifiable derivations, and delivering high‑quality code and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Address research‑level physics problems end‑to‑end, providing derivations, code, and peer‑reviewed references.
• Break down large challenges into independent checkpoint sub‑problems that require genuine physical reasoning.
• Create Python answer templates with auto‑grading functions for symbolic or numerical solutions.
• Audit submitted solutions for correctness, scope, and methodological soundness, offering actionable feedback.
• Evaluate parallel solver attempts and select the definitive reference solution.
• Document chain‑of‑thought reasoning, error tolerances, equivalent symbolic forms, and verification test cases.

Required profile

• PhD or post‑doc in the relevant physics sub‑field (senior PhD student minimum).
• Post‑doc or junior professor status (PhD minimum) or full professor/industry research PI (senior post‑doc or junior professor minimum).
• Hands‑on experience with at least two canonical methods of the target sub‑field, demonstrated through 3–5 recent publications (arXiv ID or DOI, preferably within the last five years).
• Proficiency with LaTeX, Python, Jupyter, and SymPy.
• Strong written English (B2/C1/C2 level, native or near‑native preferred).

Required skills

• Python
• LaTeX
• Jupyter
• SymPy

What we offer

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $80 to $140.
• Fully remote work with flexible scheduling (approximately 10 hours per week).
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge AI research labs.