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Material Scientist with Python - Freelance AI Trainer

toloka-aiRemote — Virginia, United States
Remote Contract $76/hr - $76/hr

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Degree in Material Science or related fields;Proficiency in Python for numerical validation. Familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, or knowledge of other programming languages is acceptable;2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching contexts;Solid understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations;Strong written English skills (C1+).

About the job

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

This freelance, project-based role with toloka-ai (via Mindrift) centers on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems for technology clients. The work is remote and based in Virginia, United States. This position does not offer permanent employment.

Role overview

Material Scientists in this role design and document engineering problems that mirror real-world workflows. The focus is on creating computational challenges that require Python for calculations and simulations. Problems should involve numerical methods, iterative solutions, and reflect real research questions or practical engineering scenarios. Each task must be validated using Python and established engineering libraries, with clear documentation and verified solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop original materials engineering problems based on real applications
  • Create complex challenges requiring Python programming
  • Ensure tasks are computationally intensive and use numerical or iterative methods
  • Design scenarios involving system design, optimization, and analysis
  • Validate solutions with Python and relevant libraries
  • Document problem statements and provide verified solutions

Requirements

  • Degree in Material Science or a related discipline
  • Strong Python skills for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, Stata, or similar languages is a plus
  • Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience (applied, research, or teaching)
  • Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
  • Excellent written English (C1 level or above)

Process

  1. Apply
  2. Pass qualification(s)
  3. Join a project
  4. Complete tasks
  5. Receive compensation

Time commitment

Projects generally require 10–20 hours per week during active periods. Actual workload may change depending on project needs.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour, depending on experience, pace, and project scope. Rates may vary according to complexity and required expertise.

About toloka-ai

Mindrift is dedicated to connecting skilled specialists with innovative project-based AI opportunities in collaboration with leading tech companies, focusing on the testing, evaluation, and enhancement of AI systems.

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