Research Physics Solution Auditor

ixolabs.ai; France; Hybride; EUR 102 000 - 192 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IXO seeks careful reviews of scientific reasoning that go beyond detecting a wrong final answer. You will examine the steps of a physics solution, identify whether an objection changes the science, and provide feedback that another researcher can use to improve the work.

Remote engagement focusing on a US/Canada/UK focus; you will independently test claims using LaTeX, SymPy, Python and Jupyter, and deliver an evidence-based audit with clear remaining uncertainties.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics with active independent work in a relevant specialty.
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher, research fellow, junior/assistant professor or senior research scientist.

Responsabilités

• Check derivations and theoretical arguments for unsupported steps, omitted conditions, dimensional errors and weak logical links.
• Distinguish substantive scientific defects from stylistic preferences, and explain consequences.
• Independently test claims or construct counterchecks with LaTeX, SymPy, Python and Jupyter.
• Recognize sound arguments that can be clarified or made more efficient, and provide structured feedback for revision.

Connaissances

LaTeX

SymPy

Python

Jupyter

Formation

PhD in physics

Outils

LaTeX

SymPy

Python

Jupyter

Description du poste

IXO needs careful reviews of scientific reasoning that go beyond detecting a wrong final answer. You will examine the steps of a physics solution, identify whether an objection changes the science, and provide feedback that another researcher can use to improve the work.

Work you will do

• Check derivations and theoretical arguments for unsupported steps, omitted conditions, dimensional errors and weak logical links.
• Distinguish substantive scientific defects from stylistic preferences, and explain the consequence of each important finding.
• Independently test claims or construct counterchecks with LaTeX, SymPy, Python and Jupyter as appropriate.
• Recognize sound arguments that can be made clearer or more efficient, and produce structured feedback suitable for iterative revision.

Preferred background

• PhD in physics and an active record of independent work in a relevant specialty.
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher, research fellow, junior/assistant professor or senior research scientist.
• Representative work published within approximately the last 5 years, with arXiv or DOI references.
• Advanced working ability with LaTeX, SymPy, Python and Jupyter, plus experience reviewing research through peer review, supervision, committees or seminars.
• Clear scientific writing and reliable computer/internet access.
• Relevant research may span quantum information and material optics; AMO or quantum optics; gravitation and cosmology; condensed matter and statistical physics; or biophysics, high-energy and mathematical physics.

Deliverables

An evidence-based audit with issue severity, corrected reasoning or verification steps, and explicit remaining uncertainty.

Location and schedule

Remote, with a United States, Canada and United Kingdom focus; this is a regional focus rather than an absolute exclusion. No fixed weekly volume or assignment duration is specified. IXO will agree availability, deliverables and timing before work.

Pay and working terms

• $85
• $160/hr USD

IXO will agree the assignment scope, hourly rate, schedule and acceptance criteria before work begins. Work is a paid remote expert engagement; applying does not guarantee an assignment. Use only public, licensed or otherwise authorized material. Do not provide confidential employer information, personal data or restricted research.