Stochastic Biophysics PhD Research Fellow

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Job summary

CritPt invites researchers to work on research-grade physics problems in their subfield. This remote, part-time engagement runs 8 to 10 weeks with no fixed hours. You will produce complete, peer-reviewable reasoning for each assignment.

Applicants should hold a PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, or applied mathematics and have published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics. Compensation ranges from $80 to $110 per hour.

Qualifications

• PhD in biophysics or closely related field required.
• Publications in stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics preferred.
• Proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy and Jupyter.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research-level physics problems within your subfield.
• Create verifiable, self-contained write-ups suitable for expert review.
• Collaborate remotely to match areas and assignments.

Skills

LaTeX

Python

SymPy

Jupyter

VS Code

Education

PhD in Biophysics

PhD in Statistical Physics

PhD in Applied Mathematics

Job description

CritPt invites researchers to work on research-grade physics problems in their subfield. This remote, part-time engagement runs 8 to 10 weeks with no fixed hours. You will produce complete, peer-reviewable reasoning for each assignment.

Applicants should hold a PhD in biophysics, statistical physics, or applied mathematics and have published work on stochastic growth or reaction-network dynamics. Compensation ranges from $80 to $110 per hour.