About the job
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At Mindrift, we specialize in connecting talented professionals with project-based AI roles for top-tier tech companies, with a focus on evaluating, testing, and enhancing AI systems. This is a project-based role, not a permanent position.
Role Overview
Each project presents its own unique challenges, where contributors may be tasked with:
- Creating innovative computational physics problems that reflect authentic research workflows;
- Formulating problems that necessitate Python programming for resolution (utilizing libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and Sympy);
- Ensuring that the problems are computationally intensive and cannot be resolved manually within practical timeframes;
- Designing tasks that require complex reasoning within mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics;
- Grounding problems in real-world research challenges or applicable scenarios from physics;
- Validating solutions through Python using established physics simulation libraries;
- Clearly documenting problem statements and providing verified correct solutions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This opportunity is perfect for optical engineers proficient in Python who are interested in part-time, non-permanent projects. The ideal candidate will possess:
- A degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or a related discipline;
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or other programming languages is also acceptable;
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied research or teaching;
- Experience with numerical simulation techniques;
- The ability to craft problems that emulate real physics research processes;
- Creative problem-solving skills across various physics domains;
- Knowledge of modeling techniques and physics approximations;
- Strong written English skills (C1+ level).
Application Process
To apply, please submit your application, pass the necessary qualifications, join a project, complete assigned tasks, and get compensated.
Project Commitment
For this role, the estimated workload during active project phases is approximately 10–20 hours per week, contingent upon project needs. This is an estimate, and not a guaranteed workload during the project's active period.
Compensation Details
Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour, depending on their level of expertise and contribution pace. Compensation varies across projects based on their scope, complexity, and required skill set.

