About the job
Please submit your CV in English and include your English proficiency level.
About Mindrift
Mindrift connects skilled professionals with project-based AI work for top technology companies. Projects focus on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. All roles are project-based and do not offer permanent employment.
Role Overview: Freelance AI Trainer – Physics Expert with Python
This remote, project-based role supports AI development by designing and validating advanced computational physics problems. Engagements are open to candidates based in Israel.
What You Will Do
- Create original computational physics problems that mirror real research methodologies
- Develop challenges requiring Python programming to solve, using libraries like Numpy, SciPy, or Sympy
- Design tasks that are computationally intensive, taking days or weeks to solve manually
- Formulate problems involving complex reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Base problems on real research questions or practical applications in physics
- Verify solutions with Python and established physics simulation tools
- Document problem statements clearly and provide confirmed correct answers
Who Should Apply
- Holds a degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a related field
- Experienced with Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar is also valued
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in applied, research, or teaching roles
- Background in numerical simulation techniques
- Can design problems that reflect real-world research workflows
- Brings creative problem-solving skills across multiple physics domains
- Understands physics modeling and approximation methods
- Has strong written English skills (C1 level or higher)
How Projects Work
The typical process:
- Apply
- Complete qualifications
- Join a project
- Fulfill assigned tasks
- Receive payment
Time Commitment
During active projects, tasks usually require about 10–20 hours per week, depending on project needs. Actual workload may vary.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, depending on contribution and pace. Rates vary by project based on scope, complexity, and required expertise.

