Virtual Computational Physics & Algorithmic Computer Science Researcher (PhD) — Verified Remote Contract

Advance frontier AI capabilities from home as a Virtual Computational Physics & Algorithmic Computer Science Researcher (PhD) — Verified Remote Contract at TopChoice Recruiting (paying $100 - $400/hour). Our cognitive talent team works directly on post-training alignment, reinforcement learning feedback, and domain verification across Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing.

Key Contributions

• 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.
• Conduct structured research using frontier frontier AI reasoning systems and agents to attempt proofs, develop algorithms, or run computational simulations.
• Systematically verify research outputs by checking proofs, reproducing numerical results, or employing formal tools.
• Assess findings for novelty and correctness in direct comparison with recent literature and published results.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Recognized by peer community for research excellence, such as best paper or dissertation awards at leading venues (e.g., STOC, FOCS, SODA, PLDI, SC).
• Strong publication track record within the past three years, including multiple top-venue papers and recent results addressing named open problems or introducing novel concepts.
• Hands-on expertise in computational methods, encompassing simulation, numerical analysis, and algorithmic implementation.

Contract Rate & Schedule

• 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: TopChoice Recruiting

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