Remote Physics PI: Expert Judgment & Research Leadership

YO AI Labs

New York (NY)

Remote

USD 207,000 - 317,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a senior Physics Expert – Professor/PI to provide high-level scientific evaluation for AI-related projects. Remote contract role focusing on adjudicating physics arguments, comparing approaches, and drafting rigorous written assessments for senior physicists.

Candidates should show independent research leadership, a strong publication record, and proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for verification of claims.

Qualifications

PhD in Physics with evidence of scholarly impact.
Experience leading research groups or teams.
Proven ability to articulate nuanced scientific judgments in writing.

Responsibilities

Adjudicate contested physics arguments and interpretations.
Explain which approach is stronger and under which assumptions.
Identify meta-level criteria for evaluating robustness and validity.
Assess assumptions, limitations, and failure modes in technical arguments.
Provide calibrated expert judgments and clearly state uncertainties.
Draft rigorous written evaluations for senior physicists and researchers.
Use LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify calculations and claims.
Clarify when a question remains unresolved and relevant considerations.

Skills

Physics Mastery

Expert Judgment

Meta-Level Reasoning

Research Leadership

Defensible Writing

Scientific Analysis

Technical Evaluation

Research Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

LaTeX

SymPy

Python

Jupyter

Job description

Candidates should show independent research leadership, a strong publication record, and proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for verification of claims.

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