Position: Research Expert for Frontier Open Questions (STEM)
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $80 to $90 per hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: Flexible project based engagement
Role Responsibilities
- Identify high impact open research questions within Chemistry, Applied Physics, or Materials Science and Engineering.
- Propose questions where breakthroughs would be transformative and progress is plausible within a decade.
- Build structured knowledge bases including textbooks, seminal papers, datasets, and recent advances.
- Organize curated reading lists in a pedagogically ordered sequence from foundations to frontier.
- Provide expert commentary on why each source and approach is critical.
Requirements
- PhD candidate or PostDoc from a top tier institution in a relevant STEM field.
- Deep expertise in Chemistry, Applied Physics, or Materials Science and Engineering.
- Strong judgment about research significance, tractability, and quality.
- Ability to synthesize large bodies of literature into clear learning paths.
- Strong written communication and analytical skills.
Application Process (Takes 20 Min)
- Upload resume
- Complete short eligibility form
- Interview and submit form