Computational Physics Specialist | $60/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 41,300 - 61,951; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Computational Physics Expert for a remote contract role, offering 10-40 hours per week at a rate of 40-60 USD per hour. The position emphasizes applying deep physics expertise to AI evaluation projects and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

The role involves analyzing large scientific datasets, developing models and workflows, and communicating complex results clearly. Strong practical experience in numerical methods and HPC is preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related field or equivalent industry/research experience.
• Expertise in computational physics, scientific computing, or simulation-heavy research.
• Proficient with Python, C++, MATLAB, and ROOT.
• Experience with numerical simulations, Monte Carlo methods, or HPC workflows.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and mathematical reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage deep expertise in computational physics to contribute high-quality insights to AI evaluation projects.
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize large-scale scientific data sets and experimental results.
• Develop, review, and refine quantitative models, simulations, or workflows in relevant physics domains.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to inform and improve AI model capabilities in scientific reasoning.
• Apply advanced numerical methods and computational techniques to real-world physics challenges.
• Document findings and communicate complex concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.

Skills

Computational physics

Scientific computing

Monte Carlo methods

HPC workflows

Analytical reasoning

Education

PhD in physics or closely related field

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

ROOT

Job description

• Leverage deep expertise in computational physics to contribute high-quality insights to AI evaluation projects.
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize large-scale scientific data sets and experimental results.
• Develop, review, and refine quantitative models, simulations, or workflows in relevant physics domains.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to inform and improve AI model capabilities in scientific reasoning.
• Apply advanced numerical methods and computational techniques to real-world physics challenges.
• Document findings and communicate complex concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.

Position

Computational Physics Expert

Type

Contract

Compensation

$40 - $60/hour

Location

Remote

Commitment

10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Leverage deep expertise in computational physics to contribute high-quality insights to AI evaluation projects.
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize large-scale scientific data sets and experimental results.
• Develop, review, and refine quantitative models, simulations, or workflows in relevant physics domains.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to inform and improve AI model capabilities in scientific reasoning.
• Apply advanced numerical methods and computational techniques to real-world physics challenges.
• Document findings and communicate complex concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.

Requirements

• Have a PhD in physics or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
• Have expertise in computational physics, scientific computing, or simulation-heavy research.
• Be proficient with Python, C++, MATLAB, and scientific tools such as ROOT.
• Have experience working with numerical simulations, Monte Carlo methods, or HPC workflows.
• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and mathematical reasoning abilities.