Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)

Micro1; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Micro1 is seeking Physics Experts (PhD-level) to contribute deep scientific knowledge to train next-generation AI systems. You will apply domain expertise to deliver rigorous, well-documented solutions and clearly state assumptions using LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for verification.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in physics or near completion, strong technical communication, and the ability to work 10 hours/week over an 8–10 week period, potentially remotely from the United States.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy with active research.
• Strong written technical communication skills.
• Depth in solving physics problems and mathematical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Solve advanced physics problems from your specialization with rigorous, well-documented derivations.
• Provide precise solutions with clear assumptions and final results using LaTeX.
• Use SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for verification and reproducible work.
• Identify subtleties, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency in problems.
• Flag ambiguities and propose clear interpretations as needed.
• Iterate on solutions based on reviewer feedback and integrate changes.
• Maintain high standards of documentation and reproducibility.

Skills

Physics Mastery

Written Technical Communication

Technical Problem-Solving Depth

Mathematical & Computational Fluency

Education

PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy

Tools

SymPy

Python

Jupyter

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About the Role

micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills to a high-impact customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

What You'll Do

• Solve advanced physics problems from your specialization, delivering rigorous, well-documented derivations and analyses.
• Produce technically precise, clearly written solutions, detailing all assumptions, approximations, and final results using LaTeX mathematical notation.
• Utilize SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for symbolic or numerical verification and clear computational workflows where relevant.
• Identify and articulate subtleties in problem statements, including special cases, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency.
• Flag ambiguities in project materials, proposing well-reasoned interpretations and clarifications as needed.
• Iterate on submitted solutions in response to feedback from project reviewers, ensuring corrections are cleanly integrated.
• Uphold rigorous standards in documentation and reproducibility consistent with professional research practice.

You're a Good Fit If You

• Required skills: Physics Mastery, Written Technical Communication, Technical Problem-Solving Depth, Mathematical & Computational Fluency
• PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy, with active research experience in a relevant subfield.
• Research expertise in one or more of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter (including moiré systems, magnetism, PXP/Rydberg), AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials.
• 2–5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.
• Proficiency with LaTeX for presenting mathematics, and with SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for computational work; willingness to indicate areas for further support if needed.
• Demonstrated excellence in written technical communication, with a track record of producing clear, precise, and well-argued scientific outputs.
• Strong analytical skills, able to isolate key physical principles and provide nuanced solutions to complex problems.
• Availability to engage with the project consistently over an 8–10 week period (approx. 10 hours/week).

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Solve advanced physics problems from your specialization, delivering rigorous, well-documented derivations and analyses. Produce technically precise, clearly written solutions, detailing all assumptions, approximations, and final results using LaTeX mathematical notation. Utilize SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for symbolic or numerical verification and clear computational workflows where relevant.

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