Principal Research Fellow, Theoretical Computer Science & Physics — 100% Remote Specialist

Work 100% remotely as a Principal Research Fellow, Theoretical Computer Science & Physics — 100% Remote Specialist with RemoteJob USA Staffing, earning $100 - $400/hour. You will design challenging domain prompts, grade complex model outputs, and refine reasoning trajectories using your background in Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research.

Position Responsibilities

• Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
• Identify, frame, and articulate foundational open problems, theoretical bounds, or simulation challenges where verifiable progress can be demonstrated.
• Guide frontier AI reasoning systems and agents in multi-step research processes—ranging from proofs and algorithms to numerical experiments and high-performance simulations.
• Critically assess and validate results, utilizing proof checks, computational reproduction, and formal methods to pinpoint the limits of model-generated reasoning.
• Evaluate and document the novelty, correctness, and significance of research outputs relative to current literature and established results.
• Produce clear, concise research memos detailing research attempts, partial solutions, and observed model limitations or failure patterns.
• Advise on research directions, recommending promising subfields and open problems suitable for advancement via frontier AI reasoning systems and computational tools.

Required Competencies

• Core Competencies: Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research
• 7 - 10+ years of active research in computer science or mathematical/computational physics, with a strong record of scholarly contributions.
• Recognition at the field level—such as major prizes, society fellowships, or plenary/invited talks at top scholarly events.
• A consistent publication record in leading venues within your domain, with recent results published in the past year.
• Demonstrated success resolving named open problems or introducing influential concepts adopted by peers.
• Deep, hands-on experience with computational research methods: simulation, numerical analysis, algorithmic implementation, and/or high-performance computing environments.
• Proven ability to rigorously examine technical work outside your immediate area of expertise.

Earnings & Remote Work Details

• 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: Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research
• Hiring Agency: RemoteJob USA Staffing

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