Fluid Dynamics Expert - Fully Remote | Up to $110/hr

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Position: Fluid Dynamics and Convection Stability Physicist (PhD)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $80–$110/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 8 to 10 weeks

Commitment: 10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate research-level physics problems in your subfield to enhance AI model reasoning .
• Design and solve complex problems, ensuring solutions are verifiable by specialists.
• Review and audit completed work to maintain high standards of model outputs .
• Collaborate asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance .
• Utilize LaTeX , Python , and Jupyter for problem-solving and documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field.
• Published work on convection stability specifically.
• Verifiable publication record with three to five representative papers.
• Working proficiency with LaTeX , Python , and Jupyter .
• English at B2 or above , including written reasoning.