About the job
We invite you to submit your CV in English, including your English proficiency level.
At Mindrift, we connect talented professionals with exciting project-based AI roles at top tech companies, focusing on the testing, evaluation, and enhancement of AI systems. Please note that participation is project-based and not a permanent employment opportunity.
Role Overview
Each project presents unique challenges, and contributors may be responsible for:
- Designing original computational physics problems that reflect authentic physics research workflows;
- Creating Python-based problem-solving tasks utilizing libraries such as Numpy, SciPy, and Sympy;
- Ensuring that problems are computationally intensive and cannot be resolved manually within practical timeframes;
- Formulating problems that necessitate complex reasoning in areas like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics;
- Grounding problems in authentic research challenges or practical applications from the field of physics;
- Validating solutions through Python using standard physics simulation libraries;
- Clearly documenting problem statements and providing verified correct answers.
Qualifications
This role is ideal for optical engineers with Python experience who seek part-time, non-permanent projects. Preferred qualifications include:
- A degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or a related field;
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation, with knowledge of MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, or equivalent programming skills;
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience, which can include applied, research, or teaching roles;
- Experience with numerical simulation methods;
- Capability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows;
- Creative problem design across diverse physics disciplines;
- Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques;
- Strong written English skills (C1+).
How to Get Involved
Steps to participate: Apply → Pass qualifications → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get compensated.
Project Expectations
During active phases, tasks are estimated to require approximately 10–20 hours per week, based on project needs. This is an estimate and not a guaranteed workload.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $10 per hour, depending on their level of expertise and contribution pace. Compensation may vary across projects based on their scope, complexity, and required expertise.
