Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)

Responsibilities

• Solve advanced physics problems within areas of specialization and provide rigorous, well-documented derivations and analyses.
• Produce technically precise and clearly written solutions that document assumptions, approximations, reasoning, and final results using LaTeX mathematical notation.
• Use SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for symbolic or numerical verification and reproducible computational workflows where relevant.
• Identify and explain subtleties in physics problems, including special cases, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency.
• Identify ambiguities in project materials and propose well-reasoned interpretations or clarifications.
• Iterate on submitted solutions based on feedback from project reviewers and cleanly integrate required corrections.
• Maintain rigorous standards of scientific documentation and reproducibility consistent with professional research practices.

Skills

Requirements

• PhD in Physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy with active research experience in a relevant physics subfield.
• Research expertise in one or more relevant areas such as High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, AMO or Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials.
• Two to five recent representative publications from approximately the past five years with accessible arXiv or DOI records are preferred.
• Proficiency with LaTeX for presenting mathematical and scientific work.
• Proficiency with SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for computational and verification workflows.
• Strong written technical communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear, precise, and well-reasoned scientific outputs.
• Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving skills with the ability to isolate key physical principles in complex problems.
• Availability to contribute consistently for approximately 8–10 weeks.
• Ability to commit approximately 10–15 or more hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• No prior experience in AI is required.

Benefits

• Fully remote contractor opportunity open to candidates worldwide.
• Compensation of $100–$200 per hour.
• Fully flexible schedule of approximately 10–15 or more hours per week.
• Ability to work after hours or on weekends if preferred.
• Opportunity to apply advanced physics research expertise to next-generation AI systems.
• Work involving rigorous scientific reasoning, mathematical analysis, and computational verification.
• Opportunity to contribute consistently over an approximately 8–10 week project period.
• No prior AI experience required.