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Physics expert (professor / principal investigator)

RemoteJobsOne

  • Amsterdam
  • RemoteJobsOne
  • 27 september 2026

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This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in Netherlands.

Pay: $80–$160/hr

Role Title: Physics Expert (Professor / Principal Investigator)

Role Type: Contractor.

Location: Remote

We are engaging Physics Experts—established Professors or Principal Investigators—to provide high-level domain guidance as part of an impactful project for a customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

  • Adjudicate and render expert judgment on contested or competing physics arguments, solutions, or interpretations within your subfield.
  • Compare alternative approaches to the same problem, detailing which is superior, under what assumptions, and in which regimes.
  • Identify and articulate meta-level criteria for evaluating the robustness and validity of competing physics work, such as key assumptions and breaking points of approximations.
  • Exercise calibrated confidence by providing authoritative assessments while transparently acknowledging genuine uncertainty or open questions in the field.
  • Draft defensible written evaluations suitable for review by fellow senior physicists, ensuring clarity and rigor.
  • Leverage technical tools such as LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify or contrast technical claims as needed.
  • Clearly communicate when a question is unresolved within the field and delineate the pertinent considerations.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in physics with demonstrated expertise and scholarly impact in your specified subfield.
  • Current or former Associate Professor, Full Professor, Chair Professor, or Principal Investigator/Group Leader with a track record of independent research leadership.
  • Ongoing research activity in one or more of these areas: High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Biophysics, Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter, AMO/Quantum Optics, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Quantum Information, or Optical Properties of Materials.
  • 3–5 recent representative publications in your target subfield, with arXiv or DOI references.
  • Prior experience supervising PhD students or postdocs, or equivalent leadership in industry research settings.
  • Proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter (please indicate any gaps in experience with these tools).
  • Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to articulate nuanced and well-reasoned judgments.
  • How to apply

    Apply here with your profile. We will then email you a link to complete your application on the hiring platform — your application is only considered once that final step is done.