Physics Expert Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics

Apply advanced expertise in gravitation, cosmology, and astrophysics to help train next-generation AI systems through research-level physics problem solving and evaluation. This work focuses on a frontier benchmark spanning dynamical Chern-Simons gravity, Palatini tetrad formalism, FRW cosmology, quadratic inflation, and related phenomena. No prior AI experience is required.

• Develop detailed analytical and numerical solutions involving first-order Palatini gravity, including tetrad and spin-connection approaches.
• Calculate and analyze Pontryagin density contributions in extended gravity theories.
• Formulate, solve, and interpret Friedmann ODEs with torsion for cosmological models.
• Integrate coupled nonlinear ODE systems using advanced methods and critically assess results.
• Apply Planck-unit normalization consistently across theoretical and computational work.
• Contribute high-quality domain input that improves how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

• Advanced academic background in physics, ideally a PhD or equivalent, with emphasis in gravitation, cosmology, or astrophysics.
• Hands-on experience with first-order Palatini gravity, tetrad and spin-connection formal isms, 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 using Planck-unit normalization and interpreting theoretical physical models.

Remote contract engagement.

$80 to $160 per hour.