Freelance Research Physicist (Remote)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities by designing computational physics problems that simulate real research workflows. Contributors will create and verify problems requiring Python programming and ensure they are computationally intensive.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar programming languages is acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Experience with numerical simulation methods.
• Ability to design problems reflecting real physics research workflows.
• Strong creative thinking skills in problem design across various physics disciplines.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.
• Strong written English proficiency (C1+).

Responsibilities

Project time expectations

Tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project needs.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $45 per hour, depending on their level of expertise and contribution pace.

• Design original computational physics problems.
• Create problems that require Python programming to solve.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually in a reasonable timeframe.
• Develop problems that involve complex reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications.
• Verify solutions using Python and standard physics simulation libraries.
• Document problem statements and provide verified correct answers.