Physics Expert (PhD)

Contractor · Remote · 10 openings

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize your advanced physics expertise to solve complex, novel problems and provide high-quality input for AI model training.
• Review, analyze, and annotate research materials or data in your specialized subfield.
• Document your thought processes and solutions clearly using LaTeX, Jupyter, and Python to ensure reproducibility and clarity.
• Collaborate with the customer's team to refine problem statements and deliver detailed feedback on model outputs.
• Engage in rigorous research and literature review to ensure the accuracy and relevance of data provided to the AI.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively, both in writing and verbally, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold data integrity throughout the AI training process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or currently a senior-level PhD student with research focus in one or more of the specified subfields.
• Active research record with 2–5 representative publications (within the last ~5 years), with arXiv or DOI references.
• Proficiency in LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for technical communication and computational work.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and precision.
• Proven expertise in at least one of the following subfields: High Energy Physics/Mathematical Physics, Biophysics/Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter (moiré systems, magnetic materials, PXP/Rydberg), AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation/Cosmology/Astrophysics, Quantum Information (error correction, spin squeezing, f-divergences, Haar measures), Optical Properties of Materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience or equivalent industrial research background.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research or collaborative scientific teams.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, or data science concepts (not required, but advantageous).