Remote Stochastic Biophysics Researcher — Contract (10h/wk)

mercor; France; Remote; EUR 98.000 - 135.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mercor is seeking a Stochastic Biophysics Physicist (PhD) for a remote contract of 8–10 weeks, about 10 hours/week. You will tackle research-level problems in stochastic growth, using master equations and branching processes, with independent work and no fixed hours.

Candidates must have a PhD in biophysics or related field, a strong publication record with first-author papers, and proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter. English at least B2 is required.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics, or closely related field.
• Published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics.
• Verifiable publication record with first-author papers.
• Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.
• English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate research-level physics problems in stochastic autocatalytic growth and related areas.
• Develop and solve complex problems using chemical master equation, branching processes, and other advanced methods.
• Review and audit completed work for accuracy and completeness in reaction-network dynamics.
• Collaborate with specialists to ensure independent verification of written reasoning.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines without fixed hours.

Kenntnisse

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Ausbildung

PhD in biophysics

Published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics

First-author publications

Jobbeschreibung

Mercor is seeking a Stochastic Biophysics Physicist (PhD) for a remote contract of 8–10 weeks, about 10 hours/week. You will tackle research-level problems in stochastic growth, using master equations and branching processes, with independent work and no fixed hours.

Candidates must have a PhD in biophysics or related field, a strong publication record with first-author papers, and proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter. English at least B2 is required.