Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)

What You'll Do7

• Work through advanced physics problems in your area of specialization, producing thorough derivations and analyses.
• Write solutions that state every assumption, approximation, and final result, using LaTeX for all mathematical notation.
• Use SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to check symbolic or numerical results and document computational steps where they apply.
• Spot subtleties in problem statements such as special cases, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency, and explain them.
• Call out ambiguities in project materials and suggest reasoned interpretations or clarifications.
• Revise submitted solutions after reviewer feedback, integrating corrections without introducing new errors.
• Maintain documentation and reproducibility standards that match professional research practice.

Requirements7

• PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy with active research in a relevant subfield.
• Research background in at least one of: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter (including moiré systems, magnetism, PXP/Rydberg), AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials.
• 2 to 5 recent representative publications from the past 5 years, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.
• Fluency with LaTeX for mathematical presentation and with SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for computational work. Willingness to flag areas where you need further support.
• Proven strength in written technical communication, shown by clear, precise, well-argued scientific outputs.
• Strong analytical ability to isolate key physical principles and deliver nuanced solutions to complex problems.
• Availability to engage consistently over an 8 to 10 week period at approximately 10 hours per week.

Who Should Apply

This role fits a physics PhD or advanced doctoral candidate who has recent publications and can explain complex derivations in clean written form. You should be comfortable with LaTeX and computational tools like SymPy, Python, and Jupyter, and you should enjoy finding edge cases and boundary conditions in problem statements. The role is less suitable for someone without a physics research background or without recent publications to point to. Candidates often get rejected when their publication list is older than five years or lacks accessible arXiv or DOI links, or when their writing samples do not show precise, well-structured technical arguments.

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