Remote Theoretical Physicist — Research Problems

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

Job summary

CritPt seeks researchers to tackle research-level physics problems in their subfield, matching you to areas like AdS/BCFT, LaMET, lattice QCD, and more. You will produce complete, verifiable reasoning so another specialist can follow and verify your results.

The role is remote with 10 hours per week over 8–10 weeks, compensated at $80–$110 per hour based on depth of subdomain match and publication record. A PhD and publications in the specified phenomena are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in high energy theory, nuclear theory or closely related field.
• Published work on the specific phenomena listed (not adjacent areas).
• Loop-calculation experience for quasi-PDF areas when applicable.
• Verifiable publication record with 3–5 representative papers.
• English at B2 or above, including written reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Tackle research-level physics problems in your subfield.
• Create problems, solve them, review completed work, or audit it as matched to an area.
• Provide written reasoning as part of every assignment.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

VS Code

Education

PhD in high energy theory or related field

Tools

LaTeX editors

Python toolchains

Job description

CritPt seeks researchers to tackle research-level physics problems in their subfield, matching you to areas like AdS/BCFT, LaMET, lattice QCD, and more. You will produce complete, verifiable reasoning so another specialist can follow and verify your results.

The role is remote with 10 hours per week over 8–10 weeks, compensated at $80–$110 per hour based on depth of subdomain match and publication record. A PhD and publications in the specified phenomena are required.