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Physics Expert - Remote

San Francisco, CA ยท Remote

$80 - $160/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking established Physics Professors and Principal Investigators to ... Experience supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers , or equivalent research leadership ...

Physics Expert - Remote

Miami, FL ยท Remote

$80 - $160/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking established Physics Professors and Principal Investigators to ... Experience supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers , or equivalent research leadership ...

Physics Expert - Remote

Chicago, IL ยท Remote

$80 - $160/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking established Physics Professors and Principal Investigators to ... Experience supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers , or equivalent research leadership ...

Physics Expert - Remote

Philadelphia, PA ยท Remote

$80 - $160/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking established Physics Professors and Principal Investigators to ... Experience supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers , or equivalent research leadership ...

Physics Expert - Remote

Boston, MA ยท Remote

$80 - $160/hr

Remote Job Overview We are seeking established Physics Professors and Principal Investigators to ... Experience supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers , or equivalent research leadership ...

PhD student in Computer Science, AI, Linguistics, or a related field. * Contributions to open ... Hybrid or remote work, with preference for CET time zone * Collaborative culture : Small ...

Tutors are typically outstanding college seniors, students taking time off between their undergraduate studies and medical school, or medical/PhD students. All tutors must have: 1. Taken the MCAT in ...

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional ... Applicants must have a PhD in Petroleum Engineering or be senior PhD students in Petroleum ...

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How much do remote phd student jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote phd student in the United States is $58,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,500.00 and $70,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Phd Student vs Remote Research Assistant?

AspectRemote Phd StudentRemote Research Assistant
Required CredentialsEnrolled in a PhD program, often with a relevant master's degreeBachelor's or master's degree, sometimes pursuing related studies
Work EnvironmentAcademic institution, research labs, or university settingsResearch institutions, universities, or industry labs
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, academic research projectsResearch organizations, universities, industry R&D
Work FocusConducting original research, coursework, thesis workSupporting research projects, data collection, analysis

Remote Phd Students are primarily enrolled in doctoral programs, focusing on their own research and coursework within academic settings. Remote Research Assistants support ongoing research projects, often with less emphasis on coursework. While both roles involve research, the PhD student is a learner working towards a degree, whereas the research assistant is a support role within research teams.

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Infographic showing various Remote Phd Student job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,593 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Physics Expert - Remote

San Francisco, CA โ€ข Remote

$80 - $160/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Physics Expert – Professor / Principal Investigator

Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote

Job Overview

We are seeking established Physics Professors and Principal Investigators to provide high-level scientific expertise for a project focused on advancing next-generation AI systems. In this role, you will apply deep subject-matter expertise to evaluate competing physics arguments, assess technical reasoning, and provide authoritative judgments on complex or ambiguous scientific questions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong record of independent research, scholarly impact, and scientific leadership. No prior AI experience is required—your physics expertise, research judgment, and ability to evaluate complex scientific reasoning are what matter most.

Scope of Work
  • Adjudicate contested or competing physics arguments, solutions, and interpretations within your area of expertise.
  • Compare alternative approaches to complex physics problems and explain which approach is stronger, under what assumptions, and within which applicable regimes.
  • Identify and articulate meta-level criteria for evaluating the robustness, validity, and scientific soundness of competing solutions.
  • Assess key assumptions, approximations, limitations, failure modes, and breaking points within technical arguments.
  • Provide calibrated expert judgments, distinguishing established conclusions from genuine uncertainty, unresolved questions, or active areas of research.
  • Draft rigorous, defensible written evaluations suitable for review by senior physicists and research professionals.
  • Use technical tools such as LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify calculations, test assumptions, or compare technical claims where appropriate.
  • Clearly explain when a question remains unresolved within the field and identify the relevant scientific considerations.
  • Contribute expert feedback and domain-level reasoning to support AI model training, evaluation, and improvement.
Required Skills
  • Physics Mastery
  • Expert Judgment in Ambiguous Cases
  • Meta-Level Reasoning
  • Research Leadership
  • Defensible Written Articulation
  • Scientific Analysis
  • Technical Evaluation
  • Research Communication
  • Critical Thinking
Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in Physics with demonstrated expertise and scholarly impact in a specific physics subfield.
  • Current or former Associate Professor, Full Professor, Chair Professor, Principal Investigator, or Research Group Leader with a strong record of independent research leadership.
  • Active or recent research experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • High Energy Physics
    • Mathematical Physics
    • Biophysics
    • Statistical Physics
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • AMO / Quantum Optics
    • Gravitation
    • Cosmology
    • Astrophysics
    • Quantum Information
    • Optical Properties of Materials
  • 3–5 recent representative publications in the target research area, with arXiv or DOI references available.
  • Experience supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, or equivalent research leadership in an industry setting.
  • Proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter; candidates should be prepared to indicate any gaps in experience with these tools.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate nuanced scientific judgments clearly and rigorously.
  • Demonstrated ability to distinguish between established scientific knowledge, reasonable interpretations, and genuinely unresolved questions.