At a Glance
- Tasks: Solve advanced physics problems and contribute to training next-gen AI systems.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on high-impact scientific projects.
- Benefits: Earn $80 - $140/hour, work remotely, and enhance your research skills.
- Other info: Flexible hours over 8-10 weeks, perfect for balancing studies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI while applying your physics expertise.
- Qualifications: PhD or advanced-stage PhD candidacy in physics with research experience.
The predicted salary is between 140 - 140 £ per hour.
micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (PhD / Postdoc) to contribute deep scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills to a high-impact customer project. In this role, you will apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Solve advanced physics problems from your specialization, delivering rigorous, well-documented derivations and analyses.
- Produce technically precise, clearly written solutions, detailing all assumptions, approximations, and final results using LaTeX mathematical notation.
- Utilize SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for symbolic or numerical verification and clear computational workflows where relevant.
- Identify and articulate subtleties in problem statements, including special cases, boundary conditions, and dimensional consistency.
- Flag ambiguities in project materials, proposing well-reasoned interpretations and clarifications as needed.
- Iterate on submitted solutions in response to feedback from project reviewers, ensuring corrections are cleanly integrated.
- Uphold rigorous standards in documentation and reproducibility consistent with professional research practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in physics or advanced-stage PhD candidacy, with active research experience in a relevant subfield.
- Research expertise in one or more 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.
- 2–5 recent representative publications (past ~5 years) in your field, with accessible arXiv or DOI records.
- Proficiency with LaTeX for presenting mathematics, and with SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for computational work; willingness to indicate areas for further support if needed.
- Demonstrated excellence in written technical communication, with a track record of producing clear, precise, and well-argued scientific outputs.
- Strong analytical skills, able to isolate key physical principles and provide nuanced solutions to complex problems.
- Availability to engage with the project consistently over an 8–10 week period (approx. 10 hours/week).
Locations
Remote Physics Expert (PhD / Postdoc) in Cheshire, Chester employer: micro1
At micro1, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that empowers our Physics Experts to contribute meaningfully to the future of AI. Our remote work culture fosters flexibility and collaboration across the US, Canada, and the UK, while offering competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge field. Join us to leverage your expertise in a supportive environment that values innovation and aims to make a significant impact on how AI systems learn and perform.
