About the role
Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.
Mindrift offers project-based contract roles for professionals interested in advancing artificial intelligence. The company connects experts with technology companies to test, evaluate, and improve AI systems. This position is a contract opportunity, not a permanent role.
Role overview
This freelance role is designed for research physicists with strong Python skills who prefer flexible, part-time work. Projects vary in scope and allow contributors to:
- Design computational physics problems that reflect real-world research workflows
- Create Python programming challenges using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and Sympy
- Develop problems that are computationally demanding, often requiring extensive manual calculation
- Write scenarios involving advanced reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Base challenges on real research questions or practical physics applications
- Verify solutions with Python and standard physics simulation libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide validated solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, or Stata is a plus
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in applied work, research, or teaching
- Experience with numerical simulation methods
- Ability to design problems that mirror authentic physics research processes
- Creative problem-solving skills across various physics domains
- Familiarity with modeling and approximation techniques in physics
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or higher
How to join
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Project commitment
Active project phases typically require 10–20 hours per week. The workload may change depending on project activity.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour, depending on experience and project pace. Actual rates vary with project complexity and the expertise required. Other projects on the platform may offer different pay rates based on their needs.

