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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mathematical physics and theoretical physics, with a strong publication record in special function analysis, integrability, combinatorics, or geometry. Proficient in applying mathematical and computational methods using tools like Python and LaTeX to solve complex research-level problems.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD In Mathematical PhysicsPublished Work In Special Function AnalysisWorking Proficiency With PythonVerifiable Publication RecordEnglish Proficiency At B2 Or Above
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Hard Skills
Mathematical PhysicsTheoretical PhysicsSpecial Function AnalysisIntegrabilityCombinatoricsGeometryResearch Problem SolvingPublication WritingData AnalysisComputational Methods
Soft Skills
Independent WorkCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
LaTeXPythonSymPyJupyterVS Code
Industry Keywords
Research-Level Physics ProblemsPostdoctoral ResearchFirst-Author PublicationsAgentic Coding ExtensionAsynchronous Collaboration
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Create, solve, review, or audit research-level physics problems in the applicant's specific subfield
- Produce complete written reasoning that another specialist can independently follow and verify
- Work on benchmark challenges covering special functions, integrable systems, permutation combinatorics, or conformal geometry
- Apply relevant mathematical and computational methods to assigned problems
- Complete the application form with education, research experience, method self-attestation, and supporting publications
- Participate in a short live alignment call if required
- Complete a 30–45 minute assessment only if needed
- Collaborate asynchronously on AI training and enhancement projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD in mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or mathematics (hard requirement)
- Postdoctoral researchers, research scientists, and junior faculty are strongest fits
- Senior PhD students with a strong first-author record may apply
- Published work on at least one of the specified phenomena, not merely adjacent topics
- Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers, including arXiv IDs or DOIs; first author strongly preferred
- Publications must demonstrate relevant methods in special function analysis, integrability, combinatorics, or geometry
- Working proficiency with LaTeX, Python, SymPy, and Jupyter
- Some familiarity with an agentic coding extension in VS Code is useful
- English proficiency at B2 or above, including written reasoning
- Commitment of 10 hours per week across an 8 to 10 week window
- Ability to work as an independent contractor
- Applicants must not require H1-B or STEM OPT support
- Must provide author position and demonstrated methods for each selected research area
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote and asynchronous work with no fixed hours
- Flexible schedule
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
- Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers
- Work on projects training and enhancing AI systems
- Reasonable accommodations upon request
- Referral earnings of up to $440 per successful referral, subject to limits