Statistical Physics Researcher & AI Reasoning Tutor

Obsidian; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian seeks researchers to tackle research-level physics problems in their subfield, with assignments that may involve creating problems, solving them, reviewing work, or auditing as matched. Written reasoning is required so others can verify results.

This is a remote, asynchronous engagement. The role is paid at $80–$110 per hour for about 10 hours per week over 8–10 weeks, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• PhD in statistical physics, mathematical physics, or closely related field.
• Published work on the specific phenomenon above, not adjacent topics.
• Verifiable publication record with 3–5 representative papers (arXiv IDs or DOIs).
• Proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter; familiarity with VS Code is a bonus.
• English at B2 or above, strong written reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Work on research-level physics problems in your subfield with full writing of reasoning for verification.
• Engage in creating problems, solving them, reviewing completed work, or auditing as matched.
• Produce outputs that are complete enough for another specialist to follow and verify independently.
• Collaborate remotely in a 10-hour-per-week arrangement over 8–10 weeks.

Skills

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

LaTeX

Education

PhD in statistical physics or mathematical physics

Tools

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

VS Code

Job description

Obsidian seeks researchers to tackle research-level physics problems in their subfield, with assignments that may involve creating problems, solving them, reviewing work, or auditing as matched. Written reasoning is required so others can verify results.

This is a remote, asynchronous engagement. The role is paid at $80–$110 per hour for about 10 hours per week over 8–10 weeks, starting immediately.