Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics

In short

Join a high-impact research project through micro1 as a Research Scientist in Computer Science & Computational Physics on a freelance contract. You will help train next-generation AI systems using your domain knowledge, with no prior AI experience needed.

What you will do

• Identify and propose open problems or research challenges in your subfield.
• Conduct structured research using frontier AI models to run simulations or develop algorithms.
• Verify research outputs by reproducing numerical results or checking proofs.
• Document methodologies and findings through clear written reports.

What you need to apply

• Advanced standing as a late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic with 0 to 5 years post-PhD.
• Recognition for research excellence or a strong publication track record in top venues over the past three years.
• Hands-on expertise in computational methods, numerical analysis, and algorithmic implementation.
• Publicly shared research statement or homepage outlining open problems under investigation.

Who can apply

This freelance remote role has 4 openings and is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated.