Remote Theoretical Physicist — Frontier Research in Physics

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 across several focused phenomena. You should have a PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory or a closely related field, and a verifiable publication record on at least one of the topics listed.

This is non-volume, fully peer-anchored work that requires precise written reasoning. Commitment is 10 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks, remote and asynchronous with no fixed hours.

Qualifications

• PhD in high energy/nuclear theory or closely related field.
• Verifiable publication record on listed phenomena.
• Ability to write precise, verifiable reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research-level problems with clear, reproducible reasoning.
• Publish or review work within subfield as agreed.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

Education

PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory or closely related field

Job description

Obsidian is seeking researchers to work on research-level physics problems across several focused phenomena. You should have a PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory or a closely related field, and a verifiable publication record on at least one of the topics listed.

This is non-volume, fully peer-anchored work that requires precise written reasoning. Commitment is 10 hours per week for 8 to 10 weeks, remote and asynchronous with no fixed hours.