Fluid Dynamics and Convection Stability Physicist (PhD)
- Pay: $80 to $110 / hour
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Sep 25, 2026
In short
Join Mercor as a Fluid Dynamics and Convection Stability Physicist on a freelance remote contract. Earn 80 to 110 USD per hour working 10 hours per week, while tackling research-level physics challenges from anywhere in the world.
What you will do
- Create or solve advanced research-level physics problems in your subfield
- Review or audit completed work for accuracy
- Write clear reasoning so another specialist can verify your work
- Use tools like LaTeX, Python, and Jupyter
What you need to apply
- Hold a PhD in fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Bring at least 3 years of experience and a verifiable publication record on convection stability
- Demonstrate English proficiency at B2 or above
- Provide DOIs or arXiv IDs of your papers as proof
Who can apply
This opportunity is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. Both experienced professionals and senior PhD students with a strong first-author record may apply.
My tip
Make sure to list your published papers with valid DOIs or arXiv IDs that specifically demonstrate your work on convection stability.