Mathematical Physicist, PhD

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

📋 Description

• Engage in research-level physics challenges within the candidate's specific subfield.

• Develop, resolve, review, or audit problems based on alignment with publication records.

• Generate comprehensive written explanations that a fellow specialist can follow and validate independently.

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

• Identify up to five areas of alignment with evidence drawn from the candidate's own publications.

• Take part in direct onboarding or a brief live alignment call to finalize the area and assignment.

• Complete a short assessment lasting 30 to 45 minutes if necessary.

• Contribute to CritPt, a benchmark evaluating whether cutting-edge AI models can engage in authentic physics research reasoning.

• Collaborate asynchronously on projects that support the training and enhancement of AI systems.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and junior faculty are the best fits for this role.

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

• Published research on at least one of the specified phenomena, not merely on related topics.

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

• Publications should reflect relevant methodologies in special-function analysis, integrability, combinatorial, or geometric techniques.

• Proficient working knowledge of LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter.

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

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

• Availability to commit 10 hours per week over an 8- to 10-week period, starting immediately.

• Engagement as an independent contractor.

• H1-B and STEM OPT candidates cannot be accommodated.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work remotely and asynchronously without fixed hours.

• Enjoy a flexible schedule.

• Receive weekly payments through Stripe or Wise.

• Project timelines may be extended, shortened, or concluded early based on needs and performance.

• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

• Collaborate with leading researchers in the field.

• Contribute to the development of the next generation of AI systems.

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