Mathematical Physicist – PhD

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Engage with benchmark problems that involve special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics, random tensor network entanglement, or conformal geometry.

• Identify relevant research areas and provide corresponding arXiv IDs or DOIs.

• Participate in an onboarding session or a brief live alignment call to finalize the area and assignment.

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

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

• Fulfill assignments during a continuous engagement lasting 8–10 weeks, subject to possible project extension, shortening, or early conclusion.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

• Published research on one of the specified topics: special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics for random tensor network entanglement, or conformal geometry.

• A verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers, including arXiv IDs or DOIs; preference for first authorship.

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

• Familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher, including written reasoning skills.

• Ability to commit to 10 hours of work per week over an 8 to 10 week period, starting immediately.

• Must operate as an independent contractor.

• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible.

• Required to provide evidence of authorship and methods demonstrated in selected research areas.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely and asynchronously without fixed hours.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule.

• Receive weekly payments through Stripe or Wise.

• Competitive compensation based on the depth of subdomain expertise.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and contribute to the development of next-generation AI systems.

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