Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)

What You'll Do7

• Develop and verify solutions to advanced theoretical and mathematical physics problems across multiple subfields.
• Review peers’ benchmark solutions and offer constructive feedback.
• Resolve cases with competing solutions by assessing their accuracy against rigorous standards.
• Present methods, reasoning, and solutions in LaTeX or other scholarly formats.
• Work asynchronously with project leads and other experts to meet deliverables and maintain quality.
• Keep contributions aligned with current research and methods in core physics areas.
• Help improve benchmark procedures and question sets so physics evaluations remain accurate and relevant.

Requirements3

• Bring advanced knowledge in physics, including theoretical or mathematical physics, to the benchmark work.
• Be prepared to solve and validate advanced physics problems and explain the reasoning behind solutions.
• Use LaTeX to prepare technical documentation and scholarly material.

Preferred Qualifications6

• A PhD or postdoctoral research background in physics, theoretical physics, quantum physics, or mathematical physics.
• Expertise in one or more of mathematical physics, many-body theory, condensed matter, statistical physics, or quantum information.
• Hands-on experience solving and explaining advanced physics problems, with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including experience producing technical or scholarly content.
• Research collaboration, academic peer review, or expert-panel experience is a strong plus.
• Experience working independently and asynchronously on remote, distributed projects, with close attention to detail and rigorous scientific standards.

Who Should Apply

Physics researchers with advanced subject knowledge and experience working through demanding theoretical or mathematical problems may fit this work. The role suits experts who can document their reasoning in LaTeX and contribute to solving, reviewing, or adjudicating benchmark solutions; prior AI experience is not needed.

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