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Freelance AI Trainer - Research Physicist with Python Skills

MindriftRemote — Iowa, United States
Remote Part-time $76/hr - $76/hr
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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

The ideal candidates will possess:A degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or a related discipline;Proficiency in Python for numerical validation, with equivalent experience in MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata or other programming languages;A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in applied work, research, or teaching;Experience with numerical simulation methodologies;The capability to create problems that reflect genuine physics research processes;Creative problem-solving skills across various areas of physics;Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques;Strong proficiency in written English (C1+ level).

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

  1. Apply
  2. Pass qualifications
  3. Join a project
  4. Complete assigned tasks
  5. 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.

About Mindrift

Mindrift is committed to bridging the gap between talented specialists and innovative artificial intelligence projects for top technology companies, ensuring that our contributors work on meaningful and impactful assignments.

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