Remote High-Energy Physics Researcher (PhD Expert)

Obsidian; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking researchers for research-level physics problems, matching areas from published work. Remote, asynchronous work with no fixed hours, starting immediately. You’ll work 10 hours per week across an 8–10 week window, with compensation at $80 to $110 per hour depending on fit and subdomain match.

The role emphasizes written reasoning and verifiable publication records. This is not volume work; you’ll produce complete research-grade outputs suitable for peer review and independent

Qualifications

• PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory or closely related field.
• Verifiable publication record with 3–5 representative papers.
• Proficient in LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter for reasoning and documentation.
• English at B2 or higher, with strong written reasoning.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Education

PhD in high energy theory or closely related field

Job description

Obsidian is seeking researchers for research-level physics problems, matching areas from published work. Remote, asynchronous work with no fixed hours, starting immediately. You’ll work 10 hours per week across an 8–10 week window, with compensation at $80 to $110 per hour depending on fit and subdomain match.

The role emphasizes written reasoning and verifiable publication records. This is not volume work; you’ll produce complete research-grade outputs suitable for peer review and independent