Remote Biophysics Researcher — Stochastic Growth

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

CritPt seeks physicists to tackle research-level problems in their subfield, matching assignments to expertise. You may create problems, solve them, review work, or audit results, with written reasoning required for every task. The collaboration is conducted remotely with flexible timing.

A PhD in a closely related field and a verifiable publication record are essential, with strong emphasis on published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics.

Qualifications

• PhD required in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics or closely related field.
• Published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics (phenomenon itself).
• Verifiable publication record with arXiv IDs or DOIs; first-author preferred.
• Proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter; familiarity with VS Code helpful.

Responsibilities

• Work on research-level physics problems in your subfield; match to area.
• Create problems, solve, review, or audit assigned work with complete reasoning.
• Provide written reasoning as part of every assignment; collaboration may occur remotely.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Education

PhD in Biophysics/Statistical Physics/Applied Mathematics

Tools

VS Code

Job description

CritPt seeks physicists to tackle research-level problems in their subfield, matching assignments to expertise. You may create problems, solve them, review work, or audit results, with written reasoning required for every task. The collaboration is conducted remotely with flexible timing.

A PhD in a closely related field and a verifiable publication record are essential, with strong emphasis on published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics.