Remote Research Scientist: Computational Physics & AI

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

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.