Remote Physics Expert (PhD/Postdoc) — Advanced Problems

YO AI Labs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Physics Expert (PhD/Postdoc) to support a customer project with advanced physics problem-solving and AI training. This is a remote, worldwide contractor role with 10–15+ hours per week and flexible scheduling.

The candidate will solve complex physics problems, document derivations in LaTeX, and verify results using Python, SymPy, and Jupyter. Availability for 8–10 weeks is required, with strong writing and computational skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced-stage PhD in Physics with relevant research experience.
• 2–5 recent 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 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 Fluency

Technical Problem-Solving

Written Communication

LaTeX

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Physics Expert (PhD/Postdoc) to support a customer project with advanced physics problem-solving and AI training. This is a remote, worldwide contractor role with 10–15+ hours per week and flexible scheduling.

The candidate will solve complex physics problems, document derivations in LaTeX, and verify results using Python, SymPy, and Jupyter. Availability for 8–10 weeks is required, with strong writing and computational skills.