About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI work for leading technology companies. Projects focus on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. All participation is on a freelance, project-by-project basis and does not constitute permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance position is designed for physicists with Python experience who are interested in part-time, non-permanent projects. Each project presents unique challenges, and contributors play a key role in shaping computational physics tasks. Work is fully remote and based in Sweden.
- Design computational physics problems that reflect real-world research workflows
- Create tasks that require Python programming solutions, often using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, or Sympy
- Ensure problems are computationally intensive, not solvable manually within days or weeks
- Develop problems involving complex reasoning in fields like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Base tasks on real research challenges or practical physics applications
- Verify solutions in Python, using standard physics simulation libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide validated solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, Stata, or other programming languages is also valued
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied fields, research, or teaching
- Experience with numerical simulation methods
- Ability to design problems that reflect real physics research workflows
- Creative problem-solving skills across multiple physics domains
- Knowledge of physics modeling and approximation techniques
- Strong written English skills at C1+ level
Application process
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete tasks
- Receive payment
Time commitment
Tasks typically require about 10–20 hours per week during active project phases. Workload may fluctuate and is not guaranteed outside of these periods.
Compensation
Earn up to $45 per hour, depending on expertise and pace. Compensation varies by project based on scope, complexity, and required skills. Other projects on the platform may offer different rates depending on their needs.
Location: Remote , Sweden

