Physics Expert (Professor / Principal Investigator)

micro1 is seeking established Physics Experts, such as Professors or Principal Investigators, to provide high-level domain guidance for an impactful project. In this fully remote role, you will apply your deep academic expertise to help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.

Key responsibilities

• Adjudicate and render expert judgment on contested or competing physics arguments, solutions, or interpretations within your subfield.
• Compare alternative approaches to complex problems, detailing which is superior under specific assumptions and regimes.
• Identify and articulate meta-level criteria for evaluating the robustness and validity of competing physics work.
• Draft defensible written evaluations suitable for review by fellow senior physicists, ensuring clarity and scientific rigor.
• Leverage technical tools such as LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to verify or contrast technical claims as needed.

Requirements

• PhD in physics with demonstrated expertise and significant scholarly impact in your specified subfield.
• Current or former Associate Professor, Full Professor, or Principal Investigator with a track record of independent research leadership.
• Ongoing research activity in areas such as High Energy Physics, Mathematical Physics, Quantum Information, or Astrophysics.
• Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to articulate nuanced and well-reasoned judgments.
• Proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter.

What we offer

• The opportunity to influence the development of advanced AI systems using your specialized domain knowledge.
• A fully remote working environment that respects your expertise and academic background.
• Engagement in high-level intellectual challenges that bridge the gap between theoretical physics and machine learning.