Remote Physics Expert (PhD) for Advanced Problem Solving

YO AI Labs; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full 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. Roles are contractor-based and remote worldwide with a flexible 10–15+ hours per week schedule.

Candidates will deliver rigorous derivations, LaTeX-documents, and computational verification using Python, SymPy, and Jupyter. Areas of expertise include High Energy & Mathematical Physics, AMO/Quantum Optics, and Cosmology, with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Solve advanced physics problems with rigorous derivations.
• 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

Math & computation

Technical problem-solving

LaTeX

Python

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Education

PhD in Physics

Publications: 2–5

Tools

Jupyter

SymPy

Python tooling

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. Roles are contractor-based and remote worldwide with a flexible 10–15+ hours per week schedule.

Candidates will deliver rigorous derivations, LaTeX-documents, and computational verification using Python, SymPy, and Jupyter. Areas of expertise include High Energy & Mathematical Physics, AMO/Quantum Optics, and Cosmology, with