Remote Stochastic Biophysics Research Fellow

Obsidian; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on research-level physics problems in their own subfield. This is a remote, part-time engagement with written reasoning required for every assignment.

You will align with your publication record to select areas, and start immediately for an 8–10 week window at about 10 hours per week, with compensation at $80–$110 per hour based on depth of subdomain match.

Qualifications

• PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, applied mathematics or closely related field.
• Three to five representative papers with arXiv IDs or DOIs, ideally from the last five years.
• Proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter.

Responsibilities

• Create, solve, review, or audit research problems in your subfield.
• Match researchers to appropriate subareas based on publications.
• Provide complete written reasoning for each assignment.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Education

PhD in biophysics

PhD in statistical physics

PhD in applied mathematics

Tools

VS Code

Job description

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on research-level physics problems in their own subfield. This is a remote, part-time engagement with written reasoning required for every assignment.

You will align with your publication record to select areas, and start immediately for an 8–10 week window at about 10 hours per week, with compensation at $80–$110 per hour based on depth of subdomain match.