Remote Physics Expert for Cutting-Edge Problem Solving

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

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.