Role OverviewWe are sharing a specialized remote consulting opportunity for Research Scientists with advanced expertise in theoretical computer science, mathematical and computational physics, algorithmic research, and rigorous scientific problem-solving to contribute their knowledge to frontier AI research and evaluation initiatives.
What You Will Do
Selected professionals will identify challenging research questions, investigate open problems, develop computational and mathematical approaches, and systematically evaluate results produced with advanced AI models and research agents.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The work combines independent scientific investigation with algorithm development, numerical simulation, formal verification, and research novelty assessment to support the development of increasingly capable AI systems.
Requirements
- Advanced research background in Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Physics, Computational Physics, or a closely related quantitative discipline
- Late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic with approximately 0–5 years of post-PhD experience is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to identify, formulate, and investigate challenging research problems
- Strong expertise in mathematical reasoning, algorithm development, computational methods, or theoretical scientific analysis
- Established research interests involving named open problems, theoretical bounds, computational challenges, or novel research directions
- Strong recent publication record, preferably including multiple papers at leading research conferences or comparable academic venues
- Recognition for research excellence, including best paper, dissertation, or other relevant academic awards, is highly valued
- Familiarity with leading research venues such as STOC, FOCS, SODA, PLDI, SC, or equivalent conferences relevant to the candidate's specialisation
- Practical experience developing algorithms, conducting numerical simulations, or implementing computational research methodologies
- Strong understanding of mathematical proofs, numerical validation, scientific reproducibility, and rigorous verification techniques
- Experience assessing research novelty and technical correctness against current academic literature
- Ability to independently evaluate sophisticated mathematical or computational arguments
- Experience using frontier AI models or research agents for scientific investigation is advantageous
- Familiarity with formal verification tools such as Lean, SAT/SMT solvers, or comparable computational research tools is beneficial
- Experience reviewing or sub-reviewing submissions for prominent academic conferences is advantageous
- Recent research contributions addressing recognised open problems or introducing new theoretical or computational approaches are highly relevant
- A publicly available research statement or academic homepage outlining current research interests and specific open problems is preferred
- Excellent scientific writing skills, including the ability to document complex methodologies, partial findings, and technical conclusions
- Strong analytical reasoning, intellectual independence, problem framing, and advanced quantitative problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to work independently and communicate complex research findings effectively within a remote research environment
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $100–$400
- Flexible commitment: part-time or full-time
- 4 available openings
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