Physics Research Scientist (Remote | $61–$77/Hr)
Synthires · London, England ·
Research Physics Expert Location: Remote Engagement Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $61–$77/hour About the Opportunity This opportunity is for experienced Physics Researchers interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects.
You will help develop and validate high-quality reference solutions for frontier-level physics benchmarks, ensuring that next-generation AI systems are evaluated against rigorous scientific standards. The work involves solving complex research-level physics problems, reviewing expert solutions, and contributing to the creation of human-verified benchmark data used to measure AI reasoning capabilities.
Ideal Qualifications - PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty Member, or Industry Research Scientist in Physics or a related field. - Expertise in one or more areas including High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, AMO Physics, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Quantum Mechanics. - Strong publication record demonstrating research expertise in a relevant subfield. - Experience solving complex research-level physics problems and developing rigorous scientific analyses. - Proficiency with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, SymPy, and LaTeX. - Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
Responsibilities - Solve research-level physics problems and develop complete reference solutions. - Create structured problem decompositions and verification methodologies. - Author Python-based answer templates and automated validation functions. - Review and audit submitted solutions for correctness, rigor, and methodological soundness. - Provide detailed feedback to improve solution quality and benchmark reliability. - Adjudicate between competing solution approaches and determine final reference answers. - Document derivations, verification procedures, error tolerances, and scientific rationale. - Contribute to the development of high-quality benchmark datasets for evaluating frontier AI systems.
Project Details - Expected commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. - Fully remote and asynchronous work environment. - Opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers and domain experts. - Long-term project engagement with potential extensions based on project needs.
Compensation - Competitive compensation of $80–$135/hour . - Weekly payments. - Independent contractor engagement. Application Process Submit your resume, publication record, or research background. Complete any required assessment or evaluation. Participate in the expert review process. Final selection and onboarding.