Principal Research Fellow — Theoretical Computer Science & Physics (Remote Professional Contract)

As a Principal Research Fellow — Theoretical Computer Science & Physics (Remote Professional Contract) with AnyHired ($100 - $400/hour, 100% remote), you will play a direct role in shaping how next-generation AI systems reason through complex problems in Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research. This contract offers flexible remote scheduling for qualified professionals across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.

Role Deliverables

• Advise on research directions, recommending promising subfields and open problems suitable for advancement via frontier AI reasoning systems and computational tools.
• Demonstrated professional or academic background in Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research.
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.
• High attention to detail when reviewing technical or domain-specific documentation.
• Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
• 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.

Professional Qualifications

• 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 Band: $100 - $400/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 4 open positions
• Core Competencies: Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research
• 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.

Hourly Compensation & Flexibility

• Compensation Rate: $100 - $400/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research
• Hiring Agency: AnyHired

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