Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics)
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micro1 is engaging Principal Research Scientists in Computer Science & Computational Physics to lead research on a customer project at the intersection of computational theory and AI. No prior AI experience required.

Background

micro1 is a data lab that helps AI labs & Enterprises train foundational models and agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings.

Technical context

The role centers on identifying and framing foundational open problems, theoretical bounds, or simulation challenges where verifiable progress is possible, then guiding frontier AI models and agents through multi-step research, from proofs and algorithms to numerical experiments and high-performance simulations. You'll validate results through proof checks, computational reproduction, and formal methods, paying close attention to where model-generated reasoning breaks down, and judge the novelty, correctness, and significance of outputs against current literature. Attempts, partial solutions, and observed model failure patterns get written up in concise research memos. You'll also advise on research direction, recommending the subfields and open problems best suited to progress with AI models and computational tools.

What we're looking for

micro1 is engaging Principal Research Scientists in Computer Science & Computational Physics to lead research on a customer's advanced project at the intersection of computational theory and AI. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems, working with frontier models and agents to tackle open problems, set research direction, and define what counts as genuine progress in your subfield. No prior experience in AI is required. Your domain knowledge is what matters.

Required qualifications
  • Field-level recognition, such as major prizes, society fellowships, or plenary/invited talks at top venues

  • 7 to 10+ years of active research in computer science or mathematical/computational physics, with a strong record of scholarly contributions

  • A consistent publication record in leading venues in your domain, including results published in the past year

  • Demonstrated success resolving named open problems or introducing concepts adopted by peers

  • Deep, hands-on experience with computational methods: simulation, numerical analysis, algorithmic implementation, and/or high-performance computing

  • Proven ability to rigorously evaluate technical work outside your immediate area

Expert location
  • Accepting applications from experts based in all countries

What we can offer you

Compensation
$100-400 per hour
Who we are

micro1 is a data lab focused on producing high-quality data to power frontier AI model training and agent performance.

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