Mathematical Physicist – PhD

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

📋 Description

• Develop, analyze, review, or audit research-level physics problems within the applicant's specialized subfield.

• Produce comprehensive written reasoning that can be independently followed and verified by another expert.

• Engage with benchmark challenges involving special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics, or conformal geometry.

• Utilize pertinent mathematical and computational techniques to address assigned problems.

• Fill out the application form detailing education, research experience, method self-attestation, and relevant publications.

• Participate in a brief live alignment call if necessary.

• Undertake a 30–45 minute assessment only if required.

• Collaborate asynchronously on projects focused on AI training and enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Senior PhD students with a strong record as a first author are also welcome to apply.

• Published research on at least one of the specified phenomena, rather than just related topics.

• A verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers, including arXiv IDs or DOIs; first author status is highly preferred.

• Publications should demonstrate relevant methods in areas such as special function analysis, integrability, combinatorics, or geometry.

• Proficiency in LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter is required.

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

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

• A commitment of 10 hours per week over an 8 to 10 week period is expected.

• Capability to work as an independent contractor is essential.

• Applicants must not require H1-B or STEM OPT sponsorship.

• Must specify author position and demonstrate methods for each selected research area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely and asynchronously without fixed hours.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule.

• Receive weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services provided.

• Collaborate with leading researchers in the field.

• Engage in projects that train and enhance AI systems.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

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