Remote | Particle Physics & Nuclear Simulation Expert

Specialised Part-Time Consulting Opportunity for Particle and Nuclear Physics Experts

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for particle and nuclear physics experts with graduate-level expertise in computational physics, scientific programming, and research-grade simulation and analysis tools.

This role supports the development of advanced scientific problem-solving tasks based on real computational physics workflows. Selected experts will design original graduate-level problems requiring simulation, numerical analysis, experimental reasoning, and specialised scientific software, then refine those problems through iterative testing.

Computational Physics Problem Design

• Create original graduate-level problems in particle and nuclear physics
• Develop tasks based on realistic research and computational workflows
• Design multi-step problems requiring genuine scientific reasoning rather than straightforward calculation
• Construct reproducible tasks with clearly defined inputs, outputs, and validation criteria
• Refine problem difficulty based on testing and feedback

Particle Physics Analysis

• Develop computational tasks involving particle physics data analysis
• Work with scikit-hep and related high-energy physics Python tools
• Design problems involving cross-section calculations and collider observables
• Develop workflows requiring interpretation of simulated or experimental particle-physics data
• Apply practical knowledge of numerical and statistical analysis used in modern particle physics

Nuclear & High-Energy Physics Modelling

• Create tasks grounded in computational nuclear and high-energy physics
• Develop problems involving interaction models, numerical calculations, and simulation workflows
• Apply research-level understanding of theoretical and computational methods
• Design scenarios requiring interpretation of partial numerical or simulated results
• Incorporate realistic scientific assumptions and constraints

QCD & Renormalisation Calculations

• Develop problems involving perturbative QCD where relevant
• Work with renormalisation-group calculations and scale-dependent quantities
• Create tasks requiring careful interpretation of theoretical assumptions and numerical outputs
• Evaluate whether computational approaches are physically and mathematically appropriate
• Incorporate edge cases that test deeper understanding of the underlying physics

Monte Carlo & Collider Workflows

• Design problems involving Monte Carlo event generation where relevant
• Apply experience with collider phenomenology and event-level analysis
• Create tasks requiring strategic simulation choices or parameter exploration
• Interpret outputs from event-generation and analysis workflows
• Develop scenarios where efficient experimental or computational planning is required

Scientific Programming & Validation

• Write computational problem setups, oracle functions, and solution validators
• Use Python to implement reproducible scientific workflows
• Verify numerical answers and expected outputs independently
• Identify solver limitations, numerical edge cases, and implementation failures
• Document assumptions, parameters, dependencies, and expected results clearly

Problem Testing & Refinement

• Test computational tasks against advanced AI systems
• Analyse whether problems appropriately distinguish strong scientific reasoning from superficial pattern matching
• Identify tasks that are too easy, ambiguous, or computationally impractical
• Refine prompts, constraints, and expected outputs until the target difficulty is achieved
• Ensure tasks remain scientifically accurate and objectively assessable

Ideal Profile

• Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent research experience in Particle Physics, Nuclear Physics, High-Energy Physics, Computational Physics, or a closely related field
• Strong hands-on experience with computational tools used in particle or nuclear physics
• Demonstrated proficiency with scikit-hep or comparable specialised scientific software
• Experience applying computational methods to real research or professional problems
• Strong understanding of particle physics data analysis, cross-section calculations, or related numerical workflows
• Knowledge of renormalisation-group methods or perturbative QCD is highly valued
• Experience with Monte Carlo event generation or collider phenomenology is advantageous
• Strong Python programming skills
• Comfortable working in Linux and terminal-based environments
• Ability to design rigorous computational problems and independently verify their solutions
• Research publications, open-source contributions, or substantial professional scientific computing experience are highly valued
• Experience with scientific teaching, problem-set design, or computational reproducibility is advantageous

Engagement Details

• Part-time independent contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Expected commitment of at least 15–20 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling based on project requirements
• Compensation: $60–$90/hour
• Work involves computational problem design, scientific validation, and iterative task…