Computational Physics Expert
$20 - $60/hourpay
Required Skills
computational physics
scientific computing
python
c++
matlab
root
numerical simulations
monte carlo methods
hpc workflows
data analysis
quantitative modeling
scientific data interpretation
analytical reasoning
mathematical reasoning
scientific communication
written communication
verbal communication
team collaboration
scientific integrity
ai/ml workflows
scientific benchmarking
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: Computational Physics Expert
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary: In this role, you'll 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage deep expertise in computational physics to contribute high-quality insights to AI evaluation projects.
- Analyze, interpret, and synthesize large-scale scientific data sets and experimental results.
- Develop, review, and refine quantitative models, simulations, or workflows in relevant physics domains.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to inform and improve AI model capabilities in scientific reasoning.
- Apply advanced numerical methods and computational techniques to real-world physics challenges.
- Document findings and communicate complex concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
- Maintain high standards of scientific integrity and accuracy in all project deliverables.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- PhD in physics or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
- Expertise in computational physics, scientific computing, or simulation-heavy research is desirable.
- Proficiency with Python, C++, MATLAB, and scientific tools such as ROOT would be ideal.
- Experience working with numerical simulations, Monte Carlo methods, or HPC workflows.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and mathematical reasoning abilities.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental or scientific data analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex topics to diverse audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in particle physics, astrophysics, plasma/fusion, or quantum systems.
- Experience with AI/ML workflows, scientific benchmarking, or evaluation practices.
- Track record of published research or contributions to scientific literature.