San Francisco, CA · On-site
$80 - $135/hr
Ideal Qualifications • PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty Member, or Industry Research Scientist in Physics or a related field. • Expertise in one or more areas including High Energy Physics ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$80 - $135/hr
Ideal Qualifications • PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty Member, or Industry Research Scientist in Physics or a related field. • Expertise in one or more areas including High Energy Physics ...
Bodega Bay, CA · On-site
$93K - $224K/yr
As a Career-Track Research Scientist, you will use your expertise in the development of advanced ... The successful candidate will bridge the gap between fundamental laser physics and the realization ...
Bodega Bay, CA · On-site
$93K - $224K/yr
As a Career-Track Research Scientist, you will use your expertise in the development of advanced ... The successful candidate will bridge the gap between fundamental laser physics and the realization ...
$80 - $110/hr
Scientific literature interpretation * Identify reasoning errors and conceptual gaps that experienced physics researchers would readily recognize. * Provide detailed, evidence-based written feedback ...
$80 - $110/hr
Scientific literature interpretation * Identify reasoning errors and conceptual gaps that experienced physics researchers would readily recognize. * Provide detailed, evidence-based written feedback ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$93K - $224K/yr
As a Career-Track Research Scientist, you will use your expertise in the development of advanced ... The successful candidate will bridge the gap between fundamental laser physics and the realization ...
Berkeley, CA · On-site
$93K - $224K/yr
As a Career-Track Research Scientist, you will use your expertise in the development of advanced ... The successful candidate will bridge the gap between fundamental laser physics and the realization ...
Description The Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Visiting Research Scientist for a full-time, fixed-term, 5-week appointment within the Condensed Matter research group ...
Description The Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Visiting Research Scientist for a full-time, fixed-term, 5-week appointment within the Condensed Matter research group ...
Madison, WI · On-site
$110 - $160/hr
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
Madison, WI · On-site
$110 - $160/hr
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
Madison, WI · On-site
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
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Madison, WI · On-site
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
Madison, WI · On-site
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
Madison, WI · On-site
As a Research Scientist, you'll bridge simulation and experiment to drive groundbreaking progress ... PhD in Plasma Physics, or a related field + minimum of 3 years' experience in theoretical and ...
No Research Scientist - Theoretical Physics The Opportunity As a Research Scientist focused on theoretical physics applications for power system simulation, you will develop and advance numerical ...
No Research Scientist - Theoretical Physics The Opportunity As a Research Scientist focused on theoretical physics applications for power system simulation, you will develop and advance numerical ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site +1
No Research Scientist - Theoretical Physics The Opportunity As a Research Scientist focused on theoretical physics applications for power system simulation, you will develop and advance numerical ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site +1
No Research Scientist - Theoretical Physics The Opportunity As a Research Scientist focused on theoretical physics applications for power system simulation, you will develop and advance numerical ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Requirements Qualifications PhD in Physics, Quantum Science, or a related field. 7+ years of ... Proven track record of research leadership, with a strong publication record in peer‑reviewed ...
Boston, MA · On-site
$120 - $150/hr
Requirements Qualifications PhD in Physics, Quantum Science, or a related field. 7+ years of ... Proven track record of research leadership, with a strong publication record in peer‑reviewed ...
Postdoctoral Associate/Research Scientist - Physics Job no: 534453 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Science Department: Physics Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Categories:
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Ashburn, VA · On-site
$130 - $180/hr
Supervise interns and junior researchers. Requirements * PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. * Deep understanding of statistical learning, computer vision, or ...
Ashburn, VA · On-site
$130 - $180/hr
Supervise interns and junior researchers. Requirements * PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. * Deep understanding of statistical learning, computer vision, or ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150K - $275K/yr
Research Scientist, AI Substrate is addressing one of the most important technological problems ... At the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge physics, we are developing ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$150K - $275K/yr
Research Scientist, AI Substrate is addressing one of the most important technological problems ... At the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge physics, we are developing ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$112K - $142K/yr
... physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming ... Mentoring interns and more junior research scientists and engineers. What we need to see: * A PhD ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$112K - $142K/yr
... physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming ... Mentoring interns and more junior research scientists and engineers. What we need to see: * A PhD ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$192 - $357/hr
... physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming ... Mentoring interns and more junior research scientists and engineers. What we need to see: * A PhD ...
Seattle, WA · On-site
$192 - $357/hr
... physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming ... Mentoring interns and more junior research scientists and engineers. What we need to see: * A PhD ...
If your path into machine learning research came through physics, mathematics, signal processing ... Mentor junior researchers and interns, fostering a culture of intellectual rigor and creative ...
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If your path into machine learning research came through physics, mathematics, signal processing ... Mentor junior researchers and interns, fostering a culture of intellectual rigor and creative ...
$112K - $142K/yr
... physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming ... Mentoring interns and more junior research scientists and engineers. What we need to see: * A PhD ...
$112K - $142K/yr
... physics simulation engine. The team is targeting several grand challenges in robotics and is aiming ... Mentoring interns and more junior research scientists and engineers. What we need to see: * A PhD ...
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| Aspect | Internship Physics Research Scientist | Physics Research Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Enrolled in or recent graduate of a physics or related program | Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in physics or related field |
| Work Environment | Academic labs, research institutions, or industry internships | Full-time research roles in labs, universities, or industry |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Internship positions offered by research institutions, universities, or companies | Full research positions in academia, government, or industry |
| Common Search & Comparison | People exploring entry-level or internship opportunities in physics research | Professionals seeking full-time research roles in physics |
The main difference is that an Internship Physics Research Scientist is a temporary, entry-level position for students or recent graduates gaining research experience, while a Physics Research Scientist is a full-time, permanent role requiring advanced degrees and extensive research expertise.
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About the Job
Research Physics Expert
Location: Remote
Engagement Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: $80–$135/hour
About the Opportunity
This opportunity is for experienced Physics Researchers interested in contributing to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. You will help develop and validate high-quality reference solutions for frontier-level physics benchmarks, ensuring that next-generation AI systems are evaluated against rigorous scientific standards.
The work involves solving complex research-level physics problems, reviewing expert solutions, and contributing to the creation of human-verified benchmark data used to measure AI reasoning capabilities.
Ideal Qualifications
• PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty Member, or Industry Research Scientist in Physics or a related field.
• Expertise in one or more areas including High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, AMO Physics, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Quantum Mechanics.
• Strong publication record demonstrating research expertise in a relevant subfield.
• Experience solving complex research-level physics problems and developing rigorous scientific analyses.
• Proficiency with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, SymPy, and LaTeX.
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy.
Responsibilities
• Solve research-level physics problems and develop complete reference solutions.
• Create structured problem decompositions and verification methodologies.
• Author Python-based answer templates and automated validation functions.
• Review and audit submitted solutions for correctness, rigor, and methodological soundness.
• Provide detailed feedback to improve solution quality and benchmark reliability.
• Adjudicate between competing solution approaches and determine final reference answers.
• Document derivations, verification procedures, error tolerances, and scientific rationale.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality benchmark datasets for evaluating frontier AI systems.
Project Details
• Expected commitment of approximately 10 hours per week.
• Fully remote and asynchronous work environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers and domain experts.
• Long-term project engagement with potential extensions based on project needs.
Compensation
• Competitive compensation of $80–$135/hour.
• Weekly payments.
• Independent contractor engagement.
Application Process
