About the job
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Mindrift connects subject-matter experts with project-based AI assignments for technology companies. The work centers on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. All roles are contract-based and not permanent positions.
Role overview
This freelance role focuses on creating and validating advanced computational physics problems that reflect real research processes. Projects challenge contributors to design original problems that require Python programming, using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and Sympy. Each problem should involve calculations or simulations that cannot be solved by hand in a reasonable timeframe.
Expect to develop problems across mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics, drawing on genuine research challenges or practical applications. Solutions must be validated with Python and standard physics simulation tools. Clear documentation and verified answers are essential for every problem statement.
Requirements
- 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 similar tools is a plus
- At least 2 years of professional experience in applied research or teaching
- Experience with numerical simulation methods
- Ability to design problems that mirror authentic research workflows in physics
- Skill in innovative problem design across multiple physics domains
- Understanding of modeling and approximation techniques in physics
- Excellent written English skills at C1 level or higher
Project process
- Application
- Qualification process
- Project onboarding
- Task completion
- Compensation
Time commitment
Active project phases usually require 10–20 hours per week. Actual workload varies by project and depends on current assignments. This estimate applies only during active project periods.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, depending on experience and contribution pace. Actual rates vary with project scope, complexity, and expertise required. Compensation levels differ across projects on the Mindrift platform.

