Writer in Residence

United StatesPosted Oct 9, 2026

Job description

About the role

Remote Duration: 6-12 months, with potential for extension Compensation: Competitive stipend The Wolfram Institute is seeking a talented Writer in Residence to bridge complex scientific concepts with engaging narratives. Join our team to explore the computational frontiers of physics, mathematics, biology, and computer science through writing.

What you'll do

Produce articles, essays, and multimedia content on topics related to our research output and writings from https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/ Collaborate with researchers to distill technical ideas for broad audiences. Contribute to blogs, newsletters, and public outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

Strong writing portfolio in science, technology, or philosophy. Familiarity with computational thinking or Wolfram technologies (e.g., Mathematica) beneficial, not required. Excellent communication skills and a passion for making the abstract accessible. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States to work from a U.

S. location. International consultants must have the required authorization to work in their country of residence. About Wolfram Institute The Wolfram Institute for Computational Foundations of Science is a nonprofit research organization for the computational approach to fundamental science. Our goal is to develop research programs that are theoretically sound and computationally operable in areas including, but not limited to, physics, mathematics, philosophy/logic, biology, cognitive science/artificial intelligence and economics.

Wolfram Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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