$80–160/hr · micro1
A theoretical physicist who validates advanced research in holographic duality and mathematical physics to train frontier AI systems.
What you would do
- Tackle research-level challenges in AdS/CFT, including on-shell gravitational frameworks and Weyl gauge formalism
- Formulate and verify complex tensor expressions involving boundary curvature invariants across higher dimensions
- Design challenging expert-level problems and solutions in holographic Weyl anomalies and related benchmarks
- Review AI-generated theoretical solutions for mathematical rigor, physical correctness, and logical completeness
- Evaluate and rank model outputs against explicit expert criteria with clear technical written reasoning
Who they want
- PhD in high energy physics, mathematical physics, theoretical physics, or closely related field with publication record
- Advanced expertise in AdS/CFT correspondence, gravitational actions, holographic dualities, and Weyl anomalies
- Strong command of differential geometry, tensor algebra, and mathematical machinery of holographic methods
- Mastery of Fefferman-Graham methods and boundary curvature structure in higher dimensions
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex theoretical concepts clearly in writing and verbally
Main skills
What the interview asks about
1.AdS/CFT calculation and verification
Correctly applying AdS/CFT requires mastery of the correspondence rules; AI systems must learn to spot when a proposed calculation violates fundamental principles.
For example: “An AI proposes computing boundary two-point correlators by direct integration of a bulk Witten diagram in pure AdS5, but does not use the standard asymptotic expansion to extract the coefficient. What's wrong with this approach?”
2.Tensor algebra and index manipulation
Errors in tensor contraction and index structure are easy to hide but destroy the validity of physical expressions; catching these requires practiced expertise.
For example: “A tensor expression claims to construct a Weyl-invariant quantity by contracting two copies of the Riemann tensor with the metric. Identify whether this is valid in d=4 and explain your reasoning.”
3.Fefferman-Graham formalism and higher dimensions
The Fefferman-Graham expansion generalizes subtly in different dimensions; mistakes in applying dimension-dependent formulas produce incorrect anomaly coefficients and boundary behavior.
For example: “You're checking an AI calculation of the boundary Weyl anomaly in AdS7. The expression involves the Ricci tensor cubed. Is this term allowed by dimensional analysis, and why or why not?”
4.Solution completeness and rigor
Research-level solutions must address boundary conditions, coupling structure, and any dimensional peculiarities; incomplete solutions mislead downstream research.
For example: “An AI solves for the retarded Green's function of a scalar operator in AdS5 but omits verification that the result satisfies causality and the correct boundary asymptotics. How would you evaluate the solution's rigor?”
A task you may get
Design a research-level problem involving Weyl anomaly calculation in AdS5 or AdS7, provide your own complete solution, and explain the key steps and physical significance.
How to prepare
- Review recent papers on AdS/CFT from leading theory groups to refresh current directions and notation conventions
- Practice tensor algebra calculations by hand, including index placement, contraction rules, and dimensional analysis checks
- Study the Fefferman-Graham expansion in both AdS and higher-dimensional settings to clarify dimension-dependent subtleties
- Prepare 2-3 examples of subtle errors in theoretical calculations that illustrate common mistakes in holographic physics
The facts
- Pay
- $80–160/hr
- Open to
- Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia
- Field
- Sciences Research
- Role type
- Expert
- Posted
- 8/2/2026
- Places left
- 10
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