AI training contract
Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics
Science & Research · USD 100-400 an hour. · 4 openings
Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics is contract work for micro1, reviewing and correcting what AI models produce in science & research. The output of the job is expert judgement written down: a model gives an answer, someone who knows the subject decides whether it is right and explains why.
What it requires. This role is gated on phd or academic credential. Applications without it are not considered, and the requirement is stated here because the original advert usually carries it well below the rate.
What it pays. USD 100 to USD 400 an hour, as published by micro1. Rates in this category track how rare the credential is rather than how hard the work is.
Where. The listing says this role is remote and names no country. micro1 says it hires talent from around the world, except people who reside in Afghanistan, Belarus, China, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Macao, Myanmar, North Korea, Russian Federation, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Ukraine, Yemen, and Ethiopia. So this page lists every other country as eligible, on the strength of that rule and not of anything this listing says. Requirements can still differ by role, so check the application page on micro1 before you apply.
micro1 lists 4 openings on this role.
Skills named: Computational rigor, Complex problem solving - Research, Problem framing.
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Full listing, as published by micro1
Role Title: Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics Role Type: Contractor (flexible, Part-Time or Full-Time) Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Research Scientists in Computer Science & Computational Physics to help advance a customer’s high-impact research project. 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. Scope of Work Identify and propose open problems, new bounds, or tractable research challenges in your subfield for rigorous investigation. Conduct structured research using frontier AI models and agents to attempt proofs, develop algorithms, or run computational simulations. Systematically verify research outputs by checking proofs, reproducing numerical results, or employing formal tools. Assess findings for novelty and correctness in direct comparison with recent literature and published results. Document methodologies, partial results, and encountered challenges through clear and thorough written reports. Highlight promising new directions and discoveries for deeper exploration by senior research professionals. Preferred Qualifications Advanced standing in research: late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher, or early-career academic (0–5 years post-PhD) in computer science or mathematical/computational physics. Recognized by peer community for research excellence, such as best paper or dissertation awards at leading venues (e.g., STOC, FOCS, SODA, PLDI, SC). Strong publication track record within the past three years, including multiple top-venue papers and recent results addressing named open problems or introducing novel concepts. Hands-on expertise in computational methods, encompassing simulation, numerical analysis, and algorithmic implementation. Experience reviewing or sub-reviewing for prominent conferences in your specialty is a plus. Background in leveraging frontier models, agents, or formal computational tools (e.g., Lean, SAT/SMT solvers) in scholarly work. Publicly shared research statement or homepage outlining specific open problems currently under investigation.
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Rate, openings and requirements checked 2026-10-19 against micro1's own public postings.