Mathematical Physicist – PhD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Engage with research-level physics challenges within your specific subfield.

• Develop, resolve, review, or evaluate physics problems based on your publication history and relevant subfield.

• Generate comprehensive written explanations that can be independently followed and validated by another expert.

• Utilize specialized techniques in special function analysis, integrability, combinatorics, or conformal geometry.

• Identify up to five appropriate areas and provide an arXiv ID or DOI for each supporting publication, including author position and demonstrated methodologies.

• Fill out the application form that includes essential information, educational background, research experience, and method self-attestation.

• Engage in onboarding or a brief live alignment call to confirm your area and assignment.

• Complete a 30–45 minute assessment if deemed necessary.

• Collaborate on projects aimed at training and advancing cutting-edge AI systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of a PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics (mandatory requirement).

• Published research on at least one specified phenomenon: special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics for random tensor network entanglement, or conformal geometry.

• A verifiable publication record featuring three to five representative papers, including arXiv IDs or DOIs, preferably from the last five years.

• Strong preference for candidates with first-author publication experience.

• Proficient in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.

• Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code is advantageous.

• English proficiency at a B2 level or higher, encompassing written reasoning capabilities.

• Ability to produce thorough, independently verifiable written reasoning.

• Postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, junior faculty, and senior PhD students with a robust first-author publication record are encouraged to apply.

• Must be able to allocate 10 hours per week over an 8–10 week period, starting immediately.

• Independent contractor status is required.

• H1-B and STEM OPT candidates are not accommodated.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position that allows for flexible scheduling.

• No fixed hours; work can be done remotely and asynchronously.

• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services provided.

• Project durations may be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on requirements and performance.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers.

• Chance to contribute to the development of the next generation of AI systems.

• Referral bonuses of up to $440 for each successful referral, subject to limits.