micro1 role
Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics at micro1
Early-career researchers in computer science or computational physics use leading AI models and agents to attack open research problems. You propose tractable problems, attempt proofs, algorithms or simulations with the models, and verify outputs by checking proofs or reproducing numerical results. Findings are measured against current literature and written up for senior researchers.
Referral link. If micro1 hires you through this link and you meet its conditions, we may be paid a referral fee.
What you would do
- Propose open problems, fresh bounds or tractable research questions in your subfield
- Run structured research with AI models and agents on proofs, algorithms or simulations
- Verify outputs by checking proofs, reproducing numbers or using formal tools
- Write reports on methods, partial results and challenges, and highlight new directions
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: late-stage PhD candidate, postdoc or early-career academic, 0 to 5 years post-PhD
- Preferred: peer recognition such as top paper or dissertation awards
- Preferred: strong recent publication record in top venues
- Preferred: hands-on simulation, numerical analysis and algorithm implementation
- Preferred: experience with Lean or SAT/SMT solvers, or a public research statement
Suits professionals who are junior to mid-stage researchers with strong publications and interest in testing AI on research-level problems, part-time or full-time.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
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.
Referral link. We may be paid a referral fee.
Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Science listings often ask for a master's degree or PhD in the field. Have your degree, field and publication or research background ready to describe.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
Referral link. We may be paid a referral fee.
People also ask
Can research scientists work remotely?
At micro1, yes: the Research Scientist listing for computer science and computational physics is remote contractor work, flexible between part-time and full-time. You use frontier AI models and agents on open research problems. The listing states no pay rate or country, and micro1 does not guarantee hours.
Do you need a PhD to be a research scientist?
The listing does not name a required degree, but it prefers advanced research standing: a late-stage PhD candidate, a postdoctoral researcher, or an early-career academic with 0 to 5 years post-PhD in computer science or mathematical or computational physics. It also favors a strong recent publication record. No prior AI experience is required.
What is the job of a research scientist?
In micro1's Research Scientist role, you propose open problems or tractable research challenges, use frontier AI models and agents to attempt proofs, algorithms or simulations, and check the outputs by verifying proofs or reproducing numerical results. You compare findings with recent literature for novelty and correctness, and write up methods and partial results for senior researchers.
Are research scientists in high demand?
This page cannot measure market demand for research scientists. What it can say is that micro1 listed this Research Scientist role in computer science and computational physics on its public job list when we read it on October 23, 2026. Listings open and close without notice, so it is a snapshot and not a demand figure.
Are research scientists paid well?
This site does not publish market salary data for research scientists, so it cannot say. The micro1 listing for this contractor role states no pay rate and describes flexible part-time or full-time work. micro1 listings give project terms rather than earnings, so whether the pay is good depends on the terms you would be offered.
What degree does a research scientist need?
This page cannot name a general requirement, and the micro1 listing states no specific degree. It prefers advanced standing in research: a late-stage PhD candidate, postdoctoral researcher or early-career academic with 0 to 5 years after the PhD, plus a strong recent publication record. Other employers may set different requirements.
How much does the Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics role remote?
The listing calls it remote work and does not name a country limit. micro1 says it hires globally but cannot hire in a list of excluded countries, so read the eligibility line on the listing and in your application before you start.
How do I apply for the Research Scientist - Computer Science & Computational Physics role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other science and research roles on this site are linked below.
Related roles at micro1
More remote science jobs
Related roles in other fields
All remote science jobs · Every open micro1 role · Also browse remote engineering and CAD jobs, remote physician jobs, remote software engineer jobs
Related guides
Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
Listings change without notice. If this page is out of date, tell us.
Referral link: we may be paid if micro1 hires you.