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Material Scientist with Python Expertise - Freelance AI Trainer

toloka-aiRemote — Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Remote Part-time $45/hr - $45/hr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Degree in Material Science or related fields;Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; knowledge of MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or any programming language is also considered acceptable;Minimum of 2 years of professional experience: applicable experience in applied work, research, or teaching;Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations;Strong written English skills (C1+).

About the job

Please submit your CV in English and include your English proficiency level.

Role overview

This freelance position with toloka-ai (via Mindrift) connects material scientists to project-based AI work for leading technology companies. The main focus is evaluating and improving AI systems. Assignments are temporary and do not constitute permanent employment.

What you will do

  • Design materials engineering problems that mirror real-world workflows
  • Create challenges requiring Python programming for engineering calculations and simulations
  • Develop computationally intensive problems using numerical methods or iterative approaches
  • Build tasks involving system design, optimization, and analysis
  • Base challenges on research questions or practical engineering scenarios
  • Validate solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries
  • Document problem statements clearly and provide verified answers

Requirements

  • Degree in Material Science or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar tools is a plus
  • At least 2 years of professional experience (applied, research, or teaching)
  • Solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
  • Excellent written English (C1 level or higher)

How projects work

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

Time commitment

Active project phases usually require 10–20 hours per week. Actual hours depend on current project needs and are not guaranteed outside of active assignments.

Compensation

Earn up to $45 per hour, depending on experience and the rate of task completion. Pay may vary by project scope, complexity, and required expertise. Other projects may offer different rates based on their specific requirements.

About toloka-ai

At Mindrift, we connect experts with innovative AI projects for leading technology companies, focusing on the assessment, evaluation, and advancement of AI systems. Our project-based approach provides flexibility and the opportunity to contribute your skills to meaningful challenges in the engineering domain.

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