Physicist, Gravitation, Cosmology, Astrophysics

Role Overview

Apply advanced expertise in gravitation, cosmology, and astrophysics to help train next-generation AI systems through a research-level physics benchmark. The work spans dynamical Chern-Simons gravity, Palatini tetrad formalism, FRW cosmology, quadratic inflation, and related phenomena. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed analytical and numerical solutions for first-order Palatini gravity problems using tetrad and spin-connection approaches.
• Calculate and assess Pontryagin density contributions in extended gravity theories.
• Formulate, solve, and interpret Friedmann ODEs with torsion in cosmological models.
• Integrate coupled nonlinear ODE systems with advanced methods and critically evaluate the results.
• Use Planck-unit normalization consistently across theoretical and computational work.
• Contribute high-quality domain input that improves how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.
• Depending on subject-matter expertise, complete specialized Solver, Auditor, or Adjudicator assignments with subfield-specific deliverables.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic background, PhD or equivalent, in physics with an emphasis in gravitation, cosmology, or astrophysics.
• Hands-on experience with first-order Palatini gravity, tetrad and spin-connection formalisms, and higher-order curvature corrections.
• Ability to derive, solve, and interpret nonlinear ODE systems relevant to cosmology and gravitational physics.
• Familiarity with Pontryagin density, Chern-Simons modifications, and their physical implications.
• Experience applying Planck-unit normalization and physically interpreting theoretical models.

Work Terms

• Remote independent contractor engagement.

Compensation

• $80 to $160 per hour.