Principal Scientific Research Expert – Computational Theory & Physics

About the role

GramianGramian Consultancy seeks a Principal Scientific Research Expert to lead advanced AI‑driven research in computational theory and physics. The role focuses on formulating open problems, guiding AI models through multi‑step workflows, and establishing rigorous standards for scientific progress.

Key responsibilities

• Identify foundational open problems, theoretical bounds, and computational challenges where progress can be rigorously demonstrated.
• Guide AI models and agents through complex research workflows involving proofs, algorithm development, numerical experiments, and high‑performance simulations.
• Validate results using proof verification, computational reproduction, formal methods, and other rigorous evaluation techniques.
• Assess novelty, correctness, and scientific significance of outputs against current literature.
• Document research memos detailing attempted solutions, model limitations, and recurring reasoning failures.
• Recommend promising research directions and establish evaluation standards that distinguish genuine progress from unsupported claims.

Required profile

• 7‑10+ years of active research experience in computer science, mathematical or computational physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong scholarly record with publications in leading conferences or journals.
• Hands‑on experience with numerical analysis, simulation, algorithm implementation, or high‑performance computing.
• Proven ability to rigorously evaluate technical claims and identify gaps in reasoning.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, and communication skills.

Required skills

• Numerical analysis
• Simulation
• Algorithm implementation
• High‑performance computing
• Proof verification
• Formal methods