Physics Expert Remote

YO AI Labs; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking Physics Experts (PhD/Postdoc) to support a customer project involving advanced physics problem-solving and AI training. No prior AI experience is required.

Contractor role with remote, worldwide participation. 10-15+ hours per week, flexible schedule for an 8-10 week engagement. Proficiency in Python, SymPy, Jupyter, and LaTeX is essential to verify results and maintain rigor.

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced-stage PhD in Physics or related field.
• 2–5 recent publications in a relevant physics area preferred.
• Strong writing and computational skills.
• Availability for consistent engagement over 8–10 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Solve advanced physics problems with rigorous derivations and analysis.
• Document assumptions, approximations, and results using LaTeX.
• Use Python, SymPy, and Jupyter for computational verification.
• Identify technical subtleties, boundary conditions, and inconsistencies.
• Review and refine solutions based on expert feedback.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and reproducibility.

Skills

Physics Mastery

Mathematical & Computational Fluency

Technical Problem-Solving

Written Technical Communication

LaTeX

Python

Analytical Reasoning

Education

PhD or advanced-stage PhD in Physics

Tools

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

LaTeX

Job description

Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote, Worldwide
Schedule: 10-15+ hrs/week, Flexible

micro1 is seeking Physics Experts (PhD/Postdoc) to support a customer project involving advanced physics problem-solving and AI training. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve advanced physics problems with rigorous derivations and analysis.
• Document assumptions, approximations, and results using LaTeX.
• Use Python, SymPy, and Jupyter for computational verification.
• Identify technical subtleties, boundary conditions, and inconsistencies.
• Review and refine solutions based on expert feedback.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and reproducibility.

Areas of Expertise

• High Energy & Mathematical Physics
• Biophysics & Statistical Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• AMO / Quantum Optics
• Gravitation & Cosmology
• Astrophysics & Quantum Information
• Optical Properties of Materials

Required Skills

• Physics Mastery
• Mathematical & Computational Fluency
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Written Technical Communication
• LaTeX
• Python / SymPy / Jupyter
• Analytical Reasoning

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced-stage PhD in Physics with relevant research experience.
• 2-5 recent publications in a relevant physics field preferred.
• Strong technical writing and computational skills.
• Availability for consistent engagement over 8-10 weeks.