Research Scientist – Computer Science & Computational Physics

Position: Research Scientist – Computer Science & Computational Physics

Compensation: $100–$400/hour

Location: Remote

About the Prospect

We’re seeking research scientists in computer science and computational physics to contribute to high-impact research focused on advancing next-generation AI systems. You’ll apply your expertise to investigate challenging research problems, evaluate AI-generated findings, and explore new proofs, algorithms, and computational simulations.

No prior AI experience is required. Your research expertise, computational rigor, and problem-solving abilities are what matter most.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and propose open problems, new theoretical bounds, and tractable research challenges within your field.
- Conduct structured research using advanced AI models and agents to explore proofs, develop algorithms, and run computational simulations.
- Verify research outputs by checking proofs, reproducing numerical results, and applying formal verification tools.
- Evaluate findings for novelty and correctness by comparing them with recent literature and published results.
- Document methodologies, partial results, and research challenges through clear, detailed written reports.
- Identify promising discoveries and new research directions for further investigation by senior research professionals.

Required Qualifications

- Strong computational rigor and complex research problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent research problem-framing skills.




- Expertise in computer science, mathematical physics, computational physics, or a closely related field.
- Ability to critically evaluate research findings and verify technical results.
- Strong analytical reasoning and scientific communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced research standing as a late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic within 0–5 years of completing a PhD in computer science or mathematical/computational physics.
- Recognition for research excellence, such as best paper or dissertation awards at leading venues, including STOC, FOCS, SODA, PLDI, or SC.
- A strong publication record within the past three years, including multiple top-venue papers and recent work addressing named open problems or introducing novel concepts.
- Hands-on expertise in computational methods, including simulation, numerical analysis, and algorithmic implementation.
- Experience reviewing or sub-reviewing papers for prominent conferences in your specialty.
- Experience using advanced AI models, agents, or formal computational tools such as Lean and SAT/SMT solvers in scholarly research.
- A publicly available research statement or academic homepage outlining specific open problems currently under investigation.

Compensation & Engagement

- Compensation: $100–$400 per hour.
- Engagement Type: Contractor.
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote.
- Schedule: Flexible, with part-time or full-time engagement options.

📌 Researcher (Remote | $100–$400/hr) (India)
🏢 Synthires
📍 India