Remote Computational Physics & Algorithmic Computer Science Researcher (PhD) — Applied Systems & Research

ActiveHired is expanding its remote specialist bench with a Remote Computational Physics & Algorithmic Computer Science Researcher (PhD) — Applied Systems & Research at $100 - $400/hour. Contributors work asynchronously from home across major English-speaking countries, translating real-world workflows in Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing into high-signal training examples and multi-step evaluation criteria for enterprise AI models.

Primary Responsibilities

• Document methodologies, partial results, and encountered challenges through clear and thorough written reports.
• Highlight promising new directions and discoveries for deeper exploration by senior research professionals.
• Demonstrated professional or academic background in Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing.
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.
• High attention to detail when reviewing technical or domain-specific documentation.
• Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
• Identify and propose open problems, new bounds, or tractable research challenges in your subfield for rigorous investigation.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Background in leveraging frontier models, agents, or formal computational tools (e.g., Lean, SAT/SMT solvers) in scholarly work.
• Publicly shared research statement or homepage outlining specific open problems currently under investigation.
• Compensation Band: $100 - $400/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 4 open positions
• Core Competencies: Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing
• Advanced standing in research: late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic (0–5 years post-PhD) in computer science or mathematical/computational physics.

Remuneration & Remote Setup

• Compensation Rate: $100 - $400/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing
• Hiring Agency: ActiveHired

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