Physics Expert (High Energy/Mathematical Physics) | $80-$160/hr Remote
Overview
micro1 is looking for accomplished physics researchers to contribute their deep domain knowledge to a pioneering AI training initiative. In this role, you will apply your expertise in high energy or mathematical physics to help next-generation models reason more effectively. No prior AI experience is needed—what matters is your scholarly authority and ability to evaluate complex physics arguments.
What You'll Do7
- 1Render expert judgments on contested or competing physics arguments, solutions, or interpretations within your specialty.
- 2Compare different approaches to the same problem, explaining which is superior under given assumptions and in which regimes.
- 3Identify and articulate meta-level criteria—such as key assumptions and breaking points of approximations—to evaluate the robustness of competing physics work.
- 4Provide authoritative assessments with calibrated confidence, transparently acknowledging genuine uncertainty or open questions in the field.
- 5Draft rigorous, defensible written evaluations suitable for review by fellow senior physicists.
- 6Use technical tools like LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify or contrast technical claims as needed.
- 7Clearly communicate when a question remains unresolved within the field and delineate the pertinent considerations.
Requirements7
- 1A PhD in physics with demonstrated expertise and scholarly impact in your target subfield (e.g., high energy or mathematical physics).
- 2Current or former role as Associate Professor, Full Professor, Chair Professor, or Principal Investigator/Group Leader with a track record of independent research leadership.
- 3Ongoing research activity using methods such as AdS/CFT, onshell gravitational action, Weyl–Fefferman–Graham gauge, and/or tensor algebra of boundary curvature invariants.
- 4A portfolio of 3–5 recent representative publications in your subfield, with arXiv or DOI references.
- 5Experience supervising PhD students or postdocs, or equivalent leadership in industry research settings.
- 6Proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter (please indicate any gaps in experience with these tools).
- 7Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to articulate nuanced and well-reasoned judgments.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for established physics academics or research leaders—professors, principal investigators, or group leaders—who want to apply their deep domain expertise in a novel context. You should enjoy wrestling with ambiguous, high-stakes physics questions and be comfortable defending your reasoning in writing. No AI background is required, but you must be willing to engage with cutting-edge AI training workflows.
Salary Insight
The contract offers $80–$160 per hour, depending on experience and the scope of work.
Required Skills
Application Tip
When applying, include links to your arXiv or DOI publications and clearly mention your experience with the specific mathematical methods listed—especially any work involving AdS/CFT or boundary curvature invariants. Demonstrating comfort with LaTeX and Python will also strengthen your application.
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