Remote | Physics PhD Problem Design Consultant -- $60-$80/hour

Job Description

Job Description

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for Physics PhD professionals experienced in advanced quantum mechanics, advanced electrodynamics, classical mechanics, rigorous problem design, and expert-level scientific reasoning.

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on advanced physics problem creation, technical task design, expert solution review, scientific reasoning evaluation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their physics expertise to design challenging domain-specific problems, follow complex instructions, evaluate technical reasoning, and support structured review workflows requiring graduate-level physics judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

Advanced Physics Problem Design

• Create challenging expert-level problems in advanced quantum mechanics, advanced electrodynamics, or classical mechanics
• Design tasks that require rigorous physics reasoning, mathematical precision, and strong domain understanding
• Develop problem statements that are clear, technically sound, and appropriate for advanced evaluation workflows
• Ensure tasks are difficult, well-scoped, and aligned with graduate-level physics expectations

Solution Review & Technical Validation

• Write or review expert-level reference solutions for advanced physics problems
• Validate reasoning steps, mathematical derivations, assumptions, and final answers
• Identify technical errors, incomplete reasoning, unclear problem structure, or gaps in scientific logic
• Apply high attention to detail when reviewing physics content, task instructions, and solution quality

Structured Evaluation & Feedback

• Follow complex project instructions and apply consistent evaluation criteria
• Assess whether tasks and solutions meet rigorous technical standards
• Provide clear written feedback explaining scientific reasoning, correctness, and improvement areas
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

• Completed PhD in Physics
• Specialization in advanced quantum mechanics, advanced electrodynamics, classical mechanics, or a closely related advanced physics area
• Graduate degree or advanced research background from a strong academic program in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Western Europe
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• High attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical instructions
• Strong ability to design, solve, and evaluate graduate-level physics problems
• Ability to work independently in a remote, project-based environment

Educational Background

• A completed PhD in Physics is expected
• Research background in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, classical mechanics, mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or closely related fields is highly relevant
• Teaching, grading, problem-writing, exam design, research supervision, or advanced academic evaluation experience may be especially valuable

Nice to Have

• Experience designing graduate-level problem sets, exams, technical assessments, or benchmark tasks
• Familiarity with rigorous solution writing, derivations, proof-style reasoning, or advanced mathematical physics workflows
• Experience reviewing technical work for correctness, clarity, and completeness
• Comfort working with complex written instructions and structured evaluation criteria
• Ability to contribute approximately 4–6 tasks per week, with each task requiring several hours depending on complexity

Why This Opportunity

• Apply advanced physics expertise to structured remote project work
• Contribute to high-quality problem design, technical reasoning review, and expert-level evaluation workflows
• Work on flexible assignments aligned with your physics specialization and academic background
• Use your PhD-level judgment to create difficult, rigorous, and technically precise physics tasks
• Remote structure with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

• Independent contractor role
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Eligible professionals may be based in approved project locations depending on project needs
• Ongoing project structure with rolling application review depending on availability
• Expected contribution of approximately 4–6 tasks per week depending on project scope
• Applicants may be asked to complete a brief screening interview and form as part of project review
• Competitive rates between $60–$80 per hour depending on expertise and project scope
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
• Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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