Physics Researcher – Remote Contract (up to $140/hr)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced physics researcher to tackle advanced research‑level challenges on a fully remote basis. You will work directly with leading AI research labs, delivering rigorous derivations, code, and peer‑reviewed documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Solve end‑to‑end physics problems with verifiable derivations, executable code, and scholarly references.
• Break complex challenges into independent checkpoint sub‑problems that require genuine physical reasoning.
• Create Python answer templates equipped with auto‑grading functions for symbolic or numerical solutions.
• Audit submitted solutions for correctness, scope, and methodological soundness, providing actionable feedback.
• Adjudicate 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 (or senior PhD student) in the relevant physics sub‑field.
• Post‑doc or junior professor (or equivalent) with a minimum of a PhD.
• Full professor or industry research PI (or senior post‑doc/junior professor) with demonstrated expertise.
• Hands‑on experience with at least two canonical methods of the target sub‑field, shown through 3–5 recent publications (arXiv ID or DOI, preferably within the last five years).
• Strong written English (B2/C1/C2 level, native or near‑native preferred).

Required skills

• Python programming
• LaTeX typesetting
• Jupyter Notebook workflow
• SymPy symbolic mathematics library

What we offer

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