Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) Remote

Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc)

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote, Worldwide
Schedule: 10–15+ hrs/week, Flexible

micro1 is seeking Physics Experts (PhD/Postdoc) to support a customer project involving advanced physics problem-solving and AI training. No prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve advanced physics problems with rigorous derivations and analysis.
• Document assumptions, approximations, and results using LaTeX.
• Use Python, SymPy, and Jupyter for computational verification.
• Identify technical subtleties, boundary conditions, and inconsistencies.
• Review and refine solutions based on expert feedback.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and reproducibility.

Areas of Expertise

• High Energy & Mathematical Physics
• Biophysics & Statistical Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• AMO / Quantum Optics
• Gravitation & Cosmology
• Astrophysics & Quantum Information
• Optical Properties of Materials

Required Skills

• Physics Mastery
• Mathematical & Computational Fluency
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Written Technical Communication
• LaTeX
• Python / SymPy / Jupyter
• Analytical Reasoning

Qualifications

• PhD or advanced-stage PhD in Physics with relevant research experience.
• 2–5 recent publications in a relevant physics field preferred.
• Strong technical writing and computational skills.
• Availability for consistent engagement over 8–10 weeks.