Science & Research
Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics
- Posted
- Location
- Global
- Openings
- 4
Role Title: Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics
Role Type: Contractor (flexible, Part-Time or Full-Time)
Location: Remote
The company is engaging Research Scientists in Computer Science & Computational Physics to help advance a customer’s high-impact research project. 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
- Identify and propose open problems, new bounds, or tractable research challenges in your subfield for rigorous investigation.
- Conduct structured research using frontier AI models 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced standing in research: late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic (0–5 years post-PhD) in computer science or mathematical/computational physics.
- Recognized by peer community for research excellence, such as best paper or dissertation awards at leading venues (e.g., STOC, FOCS, SODA, PLDI, SC).
- 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.
Skills
- Computational rigor
- Complex problem solving - Research
- Problem framing
This role at a glance
At $100–$400/hr, the Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics role comes to about $8,670–$34,670 a month for 20 hours a week, or $17,330–$69,330 a month full time — roughly $208,000–$832,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted 2 days ago. Science & Research roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 60 days before closing, counted over the 31 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$8,670–$34,670
a month, before tax
Full time
$17,330–$69,330
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$208,000–$832,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
2 days
Science & Research roles here close after about 60 days, counted over 31 that have closed. Apply while it is open.
How this pay compares
This role pays $100–$400/hr. Across the 14 hourly science & research roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $63 to $120 an hour, and published rates range from $40 to $400. Its top rate of $400 sits above the category's median ceiling.
This role
$100–$400/hr
Science & Research median
$63–$120/hr · full spread $40 to $400
Questions about this role
How much does the Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics role pay?
It pays $100–$400/hr, which is about $17,330–$69,330 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics role ask for?
The posting asks for Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research and Problem framing. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
How do I apply for Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics?
Press Apply on this page and enter your name and email. We email you your personal application link straight away, and you can continue at once to the employer's hiring platform to finish. Most roles there ask for a short AI interview afterwards — voice or video, in your browser. Then watch your email: the next steps arrive there.
How to prepare for the AI interview
Before you apply
Something wrong with this listing? Report it