Remote Research Scientist: Frontier High‑Energy Physics

Obsidian; Greater London; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking physicists to work on research-level physics problems in their subfield. Depending on publication fit, tasks may include creating problems, solving them, reviewing completed work, or auditing it.

Written reasoning is required for every assignment and the work is research-grade rather than volume work. This is a remote, part-time role offering about 10 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks, with compensation set by depth of subdomain match at $80–$110 per hour.

Qualifications

• PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory or closely related field.
• Verifiable publication record with topics on the specified phenomena.
• Experience with perturbative QCD or related techniques is a plus.
• Strong written reasoning and ability to communicate clearly.
• English proficiency at B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research-level physics problems in your subfield.
• Create problems, solve them, review completed work, or audit it as matched.
• Provide clear written reasoning for each assignment.
• Collaborate remotely with the team and publish results as needed.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

English proficiency

Education

PhD in high energy theory or nuclear theory

Tools

LaTeX

Job description

Obsidian is seeking physicists to work on research-level physics problems in their subfield. Depending on publication fit, tasks may include creating problems, solving them, reviewing completed work, or auditing it.

Written reasoning is required for every assignment and the work is research-grade rather than volume work. This is a remote, part-time role offering about 10 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks, with compensation set by depth of subdomain match at $80–$110 per hour.