About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.
toloka-ai, working with Mindrift, offers project-based freelance roles for professionals supporting AI development. This contract position centers on improving, evaluating, and testing AI systems. Note that this is not a permanent employment role, but a project-based contract.
Role overview
The Freelance Research Physicist - AI Systems Trainer helps shape AI capabilities by designing and evaluating complex physics challenges. Tasks span several areas of advanced physics and require both creativity and technical depth.
- Design original optical problems reflecting real-world research methods
- Develop computationally intensive challenges beyond manual calculation
- Create problems involving advanced reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Base challenges on actual research questions or practical applications in optics and physics
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a closely related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in applied physics, research, or academic roles
- Proficiency with numerical simulation techniques
- Ability to design problems that mirror authentic research workflows
- Creative approach to problem design across multiple physics disciplines
- Familiarity with modeling and approximation methods in physics
- Excellent written English (C1 level or above)
Project process
The typical workflow includes: Apply, pass qualifications, join a project, complete assigned tasks, and receive compensation.
Time commitment
Plan for 10–20 hours per week during active project phases. Actual workload may shift based on project needs.
Compensation
Earnings can reach up to $35 per hour, depending on expertise and pace. Rates may vary by project, reflecting scope, complexity, and required skills. Some projects may offer different compensation.

