Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics)

Remote, Worldwide

Role Title: Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics)

Role Type: Contractor (flexible, Part-Time or Full-Time)

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics)s to contribute to an advanced customer project at the intersection of computational theory and AI. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. You will work with frontier AI models and agents to tackle open problems, drive research direction, and define standards for scientific breakthroughs. Your insights and rigorous approach will be pivotal in charting what counts as genuine progress within your subfield.

Scope of Work

Identify, frame, and articulate foundational open problems, theoretical bounds, or simulation challenges where verifiable progress can be demonstrated.

Guide AI models and agents in multi-step research processes—ranging from proofs and algorithms to numerical experiments and high-performance...