Principal Scientific Research Expert – Computational Theory, Physics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Identify and articulate fundamental open problems, theoretical limits, and computational challenges where tangible progress can be demonstrably achieved.

• Guide AI models and agents through intricate, multi-step research processes that involve mathematical proofs, algorithm development, numerical experiments, and high-performance simulations.

• Validate research outcomes through proof verification, computational reproduction, formal methods, and other rigorous evaluation techniques.

• Evaluate the novelty, accuracy, and scientific importance of research outputs in comparison to established findings and the current body of literature.

• Prepare succinct research memos documenting attempted solutions, partial advancements, model limitations, and recurring reasoning failures.

• Suggest promising research avenues, subfields, and open problems that are appropriate for exploration using advanced AI models and computational tools.

• Exercise critical judgment when reviewing technical work that extends beyond your immediate area of research specialization.

• Assist in establishing evaluation standards that differentiate genuine scientific progress from plausible yet unsupported results.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 7–10+ years of active research experience in computer science, mathematical physics, computational physics, or a closely related field.

• A strong track record of scholarly contributions, including publications in leading conferences, journals, or other recognized research venues.

• Extensive hands-on experience with computational research methodologies, such as numerical analysis, simulation, algorithm implementation, or high-performance computing.

• Proven ability to rigorously assess technical claims, validate results, and identify deficiencies in mathematical or computational reasoning.

• Strong familiarity with the research literature and established findings in your field.

• Exceptional analytical, technical writing, and research communication skills.

• Capability to work independently, evaluate ambiguous problems, and communicate findings effectively.

• Excellent proficiency in written English.

🏝️ Benefits

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