About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your English proficiency level.
Mindrift connects specialists with project-based roles in artificial intelligence, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems for major technology companies. These assignments are temporary and not permanent positions.
Role overview
This freelance position is designed for physicists with Python experience who are interested in part-time, non-permanent work. Projects may change over time, but typical responsibilities include:
- Creating original computational physics problems that reflect real research processes
- Designing problems that require Python programming to solve, often using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, or Sympy
- Ensuring that problems are computationally intensive and not easily solvable by hand
- Developing challenges in areas like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Basing tasks on actual research questions or practical physics applications
- Verifying solutions in Python, using established physics simulation libraries
- Documenting problem statements clearly and providing accurate, validated answers
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical problem-solving; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, Stata, or similar programming languages is also valued
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in research, teaching, or applied roles
- Background in numerical simulation techniques
- Ability to design problems that mirror real-world physics research
- Creativity in developing problems across several physics fields
- Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation methods
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or above
How projects work
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Time commitment
During active project phases, tasks usually require 10–20 hours per week. Actual workload depends on project needs and may vary outside of active periods.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $17 per hour, depending on experience and task completion rate. Compensation varies by project, based on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Other projects on the platform may offer different pay rates according to their specific requirements.
Location
This is a remote, project-based role open to candidates located in Uruguay.

