Overview
Research Physicist | Remote Jobs in Canada at Crossing Hurdles
Title: Research Physicist | Remote
Company: Crossing Hurdles
Location: Canada
Position: Physics Expert (Postdoc / Junior professor)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $80 – $150/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week
Role Responsibilities
- Critically evaluate and review physics solutions, mathematical derivations, and theoretical arguments generated by researchers or AI platforms.
- Detect errors, unjustified steps, missing assumptions, dimensional inconsistencies, and weaknesses in logic or methodology.
- Delineate between substantive scientific issues and stylistic or cosmetic matters, providing technically precise written feedback.
- Articulate and document the reasoning behind any identified flaws, ensuring actionable guidance for improvement.
- Recognize when correct reasoning can be optimized, and offer suggestions to sharpen or clarify the argument.
- Utilize LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter to independently verify or counter-check scientific claims as appropriate.
Requirements
- Have strong relevant experience in the domain, such as a PhD in physics and an active record of independent research within a specialized subfield.
- Experience as a postdoctoral researcher, research fellow, junior/assistant professor, or senior research scientist.
- Recent representative publications in the relevant subfield, with arXiv or DOI links.
- Advanced proficiency with LaTeX, SymPy, Python, and Jupyter for theoretical modeling and computational validation.
- Demonstrated skill in reviewing the work of others through peer review, supervision, dissertation committees, or group seminars.
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to convey nuanced, constructive feedback with technical rigor.
Application Process
- Easy Apply on LinkedIn
- Check email for next steps
- Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage
