Physicist | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; New Zealand; À distance; NZD 138 000 - 551 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a contractor to identify foundational open problems and guide AI-driven research. You will steer multi-step processes, including proofs and simulations, while validating results with formal methods and proof checks.

You will also assess novelty, document research outputs, and memo attempts, solutions, and limitations. Recognized researchers with a strong publication record and HPC experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong relevant experience in computer science or computational physics with scholarly contributions.
• Recognition at the field level, such as major prizes or society fellowships.
• Consistent publication record in leading venues within your domain.
• Demonstrated success resolving open problems or introducing influential concepts.
• Deep experience with computational research methods and high-performance computing.

Responsabilités

• Identify and articulate foundational open problems and simulation challenges.
• Guide AI models in multi-step research processes, including proofs and simulations.
• Critically assess and validate results using proof checks and formal methods.
• Evaluate and document the novelty and significance of research outputs.
• Produce research memos detailing attempts, solutions, and model limitations.
• Advise on research directions and recommend promising subfields.

Connaissances

Computer science

Computational physics

Scholarly contributions

Description du poste

Type: Contractor (flexible, Part-Time or Full-Time)

Compensation: $100 - $400/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Identify and articulate foundational open problems and simulation challenges.
• Guide AI models in multi-step research processes, including proofs and simulations.
• Critically assess and validate results using proof checks and formal methods.
• Evaluate and document the novelty and significance of research outputs.
• Produce research memos detailing attempts, solutions, and model limitations.
• Advise on research directions and recommend promising subfields.

Requirements

• Have strong relevant experience in computer science or computational physics with scholarly contributions.
• Recognition at the field level, such as major prizes or society fellowships.
• Consistent publication record in leading venues within your domain.
• Demonstrated success resolving open problems or introducing influential concepts.
• Deep experience with computational research methods and high-performance computing.