Mathematical Physicist, PhD

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

📋 Description

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

• Based on your publication history, create problems, resolve them, review completed work, or audit projects.

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

• Utilize techniques in special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics, or conformal geometry.

• Provide evidence of publications, your role as an author, and demonstrated methods for chosen research areas.

• Fill out an application form that covers essential information, educational background, research experience, and self-attestation of methods.

• If necessary, take part in a brief live alignment call to confirm your area and assignment.

• Complete a short assessment lasting 30–45 minutes only if required.

• Collaborate on projects aimed at training and enhancing AI systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• A PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics is a mandatory requirement.

• Postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and junior faculty are the ideal candidates.

• Senior PhD students with a strong record as first authors are also encouraged to apply.

• Published work must pertain to at least one of the specified phenomena, not just a related area.

• A verifiable publication record showcasing three to five representative papers, including arXiv IDs or DOIs; first authorship is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in at least one specified method family: special function analysis, integrability, combinatorics, or geometric methods.

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

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

• English proficiency at level B2 or higher, including strong written reasoning skills.

• Commitment to 10 hours per week over an 8 to 10 week period, starting immediately.

• Must be eligible to work as an independent contractor.

• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates will not be supported.

🏝️ Benefits

• Enjoy remote and asynchronous work without fixed hours.

• Benefit from a flexible schedule.

• Receive weekly payments via Stripe or Wise.

• Project durations may be adjusted based on requirements and performance.

• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

• Collaborate with leading researchers in the field.

• Contribute to shaping the future of AI systems.

• Earn referral payments of up to $440 for each successful referral, subject to certain limits.