Remote Principal Computational Physics & Computer Science Fellow — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

We are seeking a detail-oriented Remote Principal Computational Physics & Computer Science Fellow — AI Research & Domain Evaluation ($100 - $400/hour, 100% remote) to join ZR Talent Group. Contributors in this role draw upon real-world mastery of Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research to evaluate AI-generated deliverables, construct detailed grading rubrics, and guide post-training model alignment.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Identify, frame, and articulate foundational open problems, theoretical bounds, or simulation challenges where verifiable progress can be demonstrated.
• Guide frontier AI reasoning systems and agents in multi-step research processes—ranging from proofs and algorithms to numerical experiments and high-performance simulations.
• Critically assess and validate results, utilizing proof checks, computational reproduction, and formal methods to pinpoint the limits of model-generated reasoning.
• Evaluate and document the novelty, correctness, and significance of research outputs relative to current literature and established results.
• Produce clear, concise research memos detailing research attempts, partial solutions, and observed model limitations or failure patterns.
• Advise on research directions, recommending promising subfields and open problems suitable for advancement via frontier AI reasoning systems and computational tools.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• 7 - 10+ years of active research in computer science or mathematical/computational physics, with a strong record of scholarly contributions.
• Recognition at the field level—such as major prizes, society fellowships, or plenary/invited talks at top scholarly events.
• A consistent publication record in leading venues within your domain, with recent results published in the past year.
• Demonstrated success resolving named open problems or introducing influential concepts adopted by peers.
• Deep, hands-on experience with computational research methods: simulation, numerical analysis, algorithmic implementation, and/or high-performance computing environments.
• Proven ability to rigorously examine technical work outside your immediate area of expertise.
• Experience on program committees, editorial boards, or with formal research tools (e.g., Lean, Coq, SAT/SMT solvers) is a strong plus, as is a public record of outlining open problems or showcasing research with advanced AI systems.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $100 - $400/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 4 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research