Physics Researcher | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; La Réunion; Remote; EUR 123,000 - 493,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Research Scientist in Computer Science and Computational Physics for a remote, contractor role (flexible, part-time or full-time). The position focuses on advancing theoretical and computational research using frontier AI models and formal tools.

You will identify open problems, conduct structured investigations, verify results, and compare against recent literature. A strong publication record and recognized research excellence are required.

Qualifications

• Strong publication track record in top venues within the last three years.
• Recognized for research excellence by peers.
• Hands-on experience with simulation, numerical analysis, and algorithm implementation.
• Experience reviewing for prominent conferences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and propose open problems, bounds, or tractable research challenges.
• Conduct structured research using frontier AI models and agents to attempt proofs, develop algorithms, or run simulations.
• Systematically verify research outputs with proofs, numerical results, or formal tools.
• Assess findings against recent literature and published results for novelty and correctness.
• Document methodologies and results with clear reports.
• Highlight promising directions for deeper exploration by senior researchers.

Skills

Publication record

Frontier models

Computational methods

Job description

Position:

Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics

Type:

Contractor (flexible, Part-Time or Full-Time)

Compensation:

$100 - $400/hour

Location:

Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Identify and propose open problems, new bounds, or tractable research challenges in your subfield for rigorous investigation.
• Conduct structured research using frontier AI models and agents to attempt proofs, develop algorithms, or run computational simulations.
• Systematically verify research outputs by checking proofs, reproducing numerical results, or employing formal tools.
• Assess findings for novelty and correctness in direct comparison with recent literature and published results.
• Document methodologies, partial results, and encountered challenges through clear and thorough written reports.
• Highlight promising new directions and discoveries for deeper exploration by senior research professionals.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in the domain.
• Recognized by peer community for research excellence, such as best paper or dissertation awards at leading venues.
• Strong publication track record within the past three years, including multiple top-venue papers.
• Hands-on expertise in computational methods, encompassing simulation, numerical analysis, and algorithmic implementation.
• Experience reviewing or sub-reviewing for prominent conferences in your specialty is a plus.
• Background in leveraging frontier models, agents, or formal computational tools in scholarly work.