Remote AI Researcher in Stochastic Biophysics

Obsidian; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on research-level physics problems in their own subfield. You will engage in problem creation, solving, reviewing, or auditing work, with written reasoning required for every assignment.

Remote and asynchronous work with no fixed hours, starting immediately. Applicants should have a PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics or a closely related field, and a verifiable publication record on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics.

Qualifications

• PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics or a closely related field.
• Published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics.
• Verifiable publication record with 3–5 representative papers.
• Proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter.
• Experience with VS Code and coding extensions.
• English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.
• Ability to perform independent, high-quality research and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Create problems, solve them, review completed work or audit it.
• Provide written reasoning as part of every assignment.
• Match to subfield and assign areas accordingly.
• Publish and verify papers against the public record.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

VS Code

Education

PhD in biophysics

PhD in statistical physics

PhD in applied mathematics

Tools

Jupyter

VS Code

SymPy

Job description

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on research-level physics problems in their own subfield. You will engage in problem creation, solving, reviewing, or auditing work, with written reasoning required for every assignment.

Remote and asynchronous work with no fixed hours, starting immediately. Applicants should have a PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics or a closely related field, and a verifiable publication record on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics.