Principal Scientific Research Expert - Computational Theory & Physics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Scientific Research Expert – Computational Theory & Physics based in South Africa.

Join an advanced AI research initiative at the intersection of computational theory, physics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. As a Principal Scientific Research Expert, you will tackle complex open research problems and guide advanced AI models and agents through rigorous scientific investigations.

You will evaluate theoretical breakthroughs, validate computational results, and distinguish genuine scientific progress from plausible but unverified conclusions. Working across mathematical proofs, algorithm development, numerical experiments, simulations, and high-performance computing, you will help establish robust standards for scientific evaluation.

This remote opportunity offers experienced researchers the chance to influence how frontier AI systems approach challenging scientific questions. Your expertise will shape research priorities, strengthen evaluation methodologies, and uncover promising directions for future discovery.