Computational Physicist | $30/hr Remote

Position: Scientific Coding Expert Physics and Python

Type: Short-Term Contractor Assignment (8 weeks)

Compensation: $30 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Full-time, 40 hours per week with 4 hours overlap with PST

Role Responsibilities

• Create rigorous scientific coding problems consisting of a main problem and at least 3 logically connected sub-problems.
• Implement verified golden solutions in Python with complete unit test coverage.
• Design discriminative test cases to differentiate correct from incorrect model outputs.
• Run quality-control checks and improve tasks based on feedback.
• Ensure tasks meet standards for scientific correctness, well-posedness, determinism, and test quality.
• Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and project standups during overlap hours.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Physics.
• Strong Python programming and scientific computing skills.
• Ability to write rigorous, well-posed scientific problems with clear constraints and expected outputs.
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of scientific correctness and determinism.
• Experience with scientific research, scientific writing, or AI data annotation is preferred.
• Familiarity with LLM evaluation frameworks or coding benchmarks is a plus.
• Experience with NumPy, SciPy, SymPy, or similar scientific tools.
• Google Scholar profile/link is mandatory.

Application Process

• Apply via the Interest Check Form.
• Resume and Google Scholar profile will be reviewed.
• Check email for next steps.