Remote | Physics PhD Problem Design Consultant — $60–$80/hour
About The Position
We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for Physics PhD professionals with expertise in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, advanced physics problem design, rigorous technical reasoning, and high-quality scientific evaluation. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on advanced physics problem design, technical solution review, structured evaluation materials, domain-specific reasoning assessment, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their doctoral-level physics expertise to create difficult problems, evaluate scientific reasoning, and produce rigorous technical materials requiring deep subject-matter judgment.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics with specialization in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, atomic physics, molecular physics, optical physics, or a closely related field.
- Graduate degree from a highly regarded institution in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Western Europe.
- Strong doctoral-level understanding of advanced physics concepts and problem-solving methods.
- High attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical instructions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent English proficiency.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing advanced physics problems, exams, technical assessments, or graduate-level scientific tasks.
- Experience reviewing derivations, research-style solutions, teaching materials, or rigorous technical explanations.
- Background in theoretical, computational, or experimental work within statistical mechanics, condensed matter, or AMO physics.
- Ability to contribute approximately 4–6 tasks per week, with each task requiring several hours depending on complexity.
- Comfort working with structured evaluation criteria and iterative feedback.
Responsibilities
- Advanced Physics Problem Design: Design challenging graduate-level physics problems in statistical mechanics, condensed matter physics, atomic physics, molecular physics, optical physics, or related areas.
- Create tasks that require rigorous physics reasoning, careful assumptions, precise derivations, and strong domain expertise.
- Develop problem statements that are clear, technically sound, and appropriately difficult for advanced evaluation workflows.
- Ensure tasks test genuine subject-matter understanding rather than superficial pattern matching.
- Solution Review & Technical Validation: Review physics solutions for correctness, rigor, completeness, and clarity.
- Evaluate derivations, assumptions, boundary conditions, physical interpretations, and mathematical reasoning.
- Identify technical errors, incomplete reasoning, unsupported conclusions, or weak problem structure.
- Apply strong attention to detail when validating advanced physics content.
- Structured Evaluation Materials: Generate high-quality reference reasoning, solution explanations, and evaluation materials.
- Follow complex project instructions and apply consistent review standards.
- Provide clear written explanations of physics reasoning, solution quality, and improvement areas.
- Maintain accuracy, consistency, and doctoral-level scientific judgment across submitted work.
Benefits
- Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Ongoing project structure with rolling application review
- Competitive rates between $60–$80 per hour depending on expertise and project scope
- Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
