Remote Physics Problem Designer & Verifier

IsoData; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

IsoData seeks a physics-minded problem writer to craft challenge problems with fully derived solutions and checkable answers. You will assess derivations, grade solutions, and identify breakdowns in models across classical and modern physics contexts.

The role emphasizes numerical reasoning, reproducible rubrics, and clear communication of limiting cases. Remote, US-based, project-based work with flexible scheduling and no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• You studied at or graduated from a college or university in physics or a related field.
• A derivation, simulation, measurement or project you did yourself and can explain in depth.
• Upper-level coursework in at least two core areas, such as mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum or statistical physics.
• Comfort with limiting cases, dimensional analysis and order-of-magnitude checks.

Responsibilities

• Write problems with randomized values and a derivation that checks out step by step, such as a charged particle moving through crossed fields.
• Grade model solutions for units, signs, approximations and limiting cases.
• Find where a model’s derivation breaks, such as a dropped factor of 2 or an approximation used outside its range.
• Check answers with a quick numerical simulation or an order-of-magnitude estimate.
• Write rubrics that separate a correct method from a lucky final number.

Skills

Derivation writing

Physics modeling

Numerical reasoning

Rubric development

Education

Physics degree (bachelor)

Physics or related field

Tools

Python

Julia

C++

Job description

IsoData seeks a physics-minded problem writer to craft challenge problems with fully derived solutions and checkable answers. You will assess derivations, grade solutions, and identify breakdowns in models across classical and modern physics contexts.

The role emphasizes numerical reasoning, reproducible rubrics, and clear communication of limiting cases. Remote, US-based, project-based work with flexible scheduling and no guaranteed hours.