About the job
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Mindrift connects professionals with project-based roles in artificial intelligence, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems for leading tech companies. All positions are contract-based and not permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance AI Trainer position is designed for research physicists with strong Python skills. Projects involve creating and validating advanced computational physics problems that reflect real research workflows. Contributors typically:
- Develop complex physics problems requiring Python programming, often using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and Sympy
- Design computationally intensive challenges that may take days or weeks to solve
- Write problem statements involving mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, or quantum mechanics
- Base scenarios on authentic research or practical physics applications
- Validate solutions using Python and standard simulation tools
- Document problems clearly and provide verified answers
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a related field
- Strong experience with Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is valued
- At least 2 years of relevant experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Background in numerical simulation techniques
- Ability to design problems reflecting real-world research in physics
- Creative problem-solving skills across multiple physics domains
- Familiarity with modeling and approximation methods
- Excellent written English at C1 level or above
Project process
- Apply
- Complete qualifications
- Join a project
- Carry out assigned tasks
- Receive payment
Time commitment
During active projects, tasks usually require 10–20 hours per week. Actual hours may vary depending on project needs.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $29 per hour, depending on contribution level and pace. Pay rates vary by project, based on scope, complexity, and expertise required. Other projects on the platform may offer different compensation structures.
Location: Remote , Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

