About the job
Please submit your CV in English and highlight your proficiency in the language.
Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI work for leading technology companies. Projects center on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. All work is freelance and organized on a per-project basis, not as permanent employment.
Role overview
This freelance position focuses on developing and evaluating challenging computational physics problems for AI training. Assignments vary and may include:
- Designing advanced problems that reflect real research workflows in physics
- Creating tasks that require Python programming, using libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and SymPy
- Ensuring problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within days or weeks
- Developing scenarios involving complex reasoning in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
- Drawing on actual research challenges or practical applications in physics
- Verifying solutions using Python and standard simulation libraries
- Clearly documenting problem statements and providing verified solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Physics (theoretical, experimental, or computational) or a related field
- Strong Python skills for numerical validation; experience with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is also valued
- At least 2 years of professional experience in applied research, teaching, or related areas
- Background in numerical simulation methods
- Ability to design problems that mirror authentic research workflows in physics
- Creative problem-solving across multiple physics domains
- Familiarity with modeling and approximation techniques in physics
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or higher
Project workflow
- Apply
- Pass qualifications
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Time commitment
Projects typically require 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Actual workload may vary depending on project needs.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $45 per hour, depending on expertise and speed. Rates vary by project scope, complexity, and required skills. Other projects on the platform may offer different compensation levels.
Location
This is a remote freelance role based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

