Remote Principal Research Fellow — Theoretical Computer Science & Physics | Technical & Domain Staffing

RemoteWork Talent Agency has an immediate remote opening for a Remote Principal Research Fellow — Theoretical Computer Science & Physics | Technical & Domain Staffing earning $100 - $400/hour. In this flexible work-from-home engagement (open to candidates in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, and Ireland), you will apply practical mastery of Novelty judgment, Research direction, Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research to stress-test large language models, verify factual rigor, and build gold-standard evaluation datasets.

Key Duties & Project Scope

• Critically assess and validate results, utilizing proof checks, computational reproduction, and formal methods to pinpoint the limits of model-generated reasoning.
• Evaluate and document the novelty, correctness, and significance of research outputs relative to current literature and established results.
• Produce clear, concise research memos detailing research attempts, partial solutions, and observed model limitations or failure patterns.
• 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.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated success resolving named open problems or introducing influential concepts adopted by peers.
• Deep, hands-on experience with computational research methods: simulation, numerical analysis, algorithmic implementation, and/or high-performance computing environments.
• Proven ability to rigorously examine technical work outside your immediate area of expertise.
• 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

Pay Rate & Contract Overview

• 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: RemoteWork Talent Agency

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