About the job
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Mindrift connects skilled professionals with project-based AI work for leading technology companies. Projects focus on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is freelance and does not represent permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance role is designed for quantum research scientists with strong Python skills. Contributors help train and refine AI models for computational physics and related fields. All work is remote and project-based, open to candidates located in Wisconsin, United States.
What you will do
- Design original computational physics problems that reflect real research workflows
- Create problems that require Python programming to solve, using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and Sympy
- Ensure problems are computationally intensive, taking days or weeks to solve manually
- Develop challenges involving advanced reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Base problems on actual research obstacles or practical applications in physics
- Validate solutions using Python and standard physics simulation libraries
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified, correct answers
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a related field
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata, or other programming languages is also valued
- At least 2 years of professional experience in applied research or teaching
- Experience with numerical simulation methods
- Ability to design problems that mirror real research workflows in physics
- Creative problem-solving skills across physics domains
- Familiarity with modeling and approximation techniques in physics
- Strong written English skills (C1 level or higher)
Project commitment
Expect to dedicate about 10–20 hours per week during active project periods. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour, depending on contribution level and pace. Rates vary by project based on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Other projects on the platform may offer different compensation structures.
Application process
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete tasks
- Receive compensation

