CareerPlan

Principal Scientific Research Expert - Computational Theory & Physics

New ZealandRemoteFull-time2026-10-18 → 2026-11-03
Remote · from anywhere

Core

Principal research expert guiding frontier AI models and agents to solve open problems in computational theory and physics.

Role type

Principal Scientific Research Expert (Computational Theory & Physics)

Builds

Frontier AI research outputs, theoretical bounds, and rigorous evaluation standards

Domain

Artificial Intelligence, Computational Physics, Computer Science

Deliverable

research

Required skills

computational physics, computer science, mathematical proofs, algorithm development, numerical analysis, high-performance computing, formal methods, research literature review, technical writing

Preferred skills

none stated

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Identify and formulate foundational open problems and computational challenges; Guide AI models through multi-step research workflows involving proofs and simulations; Validate research results using proof verification and formal methods; Assess novelty and correctness of research outputs; Prepare research memos documenting progress and limitations; Recommend promising research directions; Establish evaluation standards for scientific progress

Seniority

Principal, research leader