Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter)

Employer description and requirements

Role Title: Physics Expert PhD (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter)

Role Type: Part-Time, Contractor

Location: Fully Remote, Open to candidates worlwide

Schedule: 5-10+ hrs/week. Fully flexible (Can accomodate after hours + weekends if needed)

micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter) to contribute to a research-driven customer project at the intersection of theoretical physics and numerical benchmarking.

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

Analyze and provide expert insights into complex statistical physics phenomena, with a focus on replicated random-bond Ising/Ashkin-Teller models, the toric-code threshold, and the Nishimori line.

Deliver clear, well-documented solutions or critiques of problems relating to Kramers-Wannier duality, quenched disorder averaging, square-lattice self-duality, and domain-wall free energy.

Engage in advanced numerical work, particularly around 4-state Potts model simulations and interpretation.

Identify, discuss, and resolve technical challenges involving noncontractible loop defects and related topological features.

Participate as a Solver, Auditor, or Adjudicator on specific project assignments based on your experience and subfield strengths.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced academic background (PhD or equivalent experience) in physics, with specialization in statistical physics, quantum information, or condensed matter theory.

Direct, hands-on experience applying Kramers-Wannier duality, quenched disorder averaging, and square-lattice self-duality in research or project settings.

Demonstrated proficiency in numerical simulations involving the 4-state Potts model and analysis of domain-wall free energy.

Familiarity with topological quantum codes, particularly the toric code and its threshold phenomena.

Application screening questions

What is your expected hourly rate in USD?

Can you commit to ~10 hours/week sustained across an 8–10 week project window?

Our roles typically fill within 48 hours. If selected, would you be able to start working within 24–48 hours of onboarding?

Do you have experience with Statistical Physics / Quantum Information / Condensed Matter Physics? (Not a deal breaker)

Please choose the research methods you have experience with:

Please choose the research tools you have experience with:

Please share 3–5 representative publications from the past 5 years in the previously selected research methods, with arXiv or DOI links. (Open text or Google Scholar / ORCID link.)

What is the highest degree you have completed (or are currently pursuing)? Please include Degree type, Field of study, Institution and Graduation year (or expected graduation year).

What is your current institution, company, or research affiliation, and what is your current role/title?

Which research groups, labs, principal investigators (PIs), or research organizations have you worked under within the last 5 years? Please include Institution/company, PI or group lead name, Approximate dates and Your research focus in each group.

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