PhD Computer Science & Computational Physics Researcher — AI Model Training & Evaluation (Remote AI Evaluation Contract)

Join Jobtacular as a remote PhD Computer Science & Computational Physics Researcher — AI Model Training & Evaluation (Remote AI Evaluation Contract) ($100 - $400/hour). We partner with leading AI research laboratories across major English-speaking markets to evaluate complex responses, design realistic domain scenarios, and calibrate next-generation foundation models using deep professional expertise in Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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.

Who We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Experience reviewing or sub-reviewing for prominent conferences in your specialty is a plus.
• 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)

Compensation & Remote Structure

• 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: Jobtacular

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