About the job
Please submit your CV in English and specify your English proficiency level.
Mindrift offers freelance, project-based work for professionals skilled in materials science and Python. Assignments focus on assessing and improving AI systems for leading technology companies. This is not a permanent position, but rather a flexible opportunity to contribute expertise on a per-project basis.
Role overview
Material Scientists with Python experience will design and validate engineering challenges for AI projects. Tasks change from project to project, but often include:
- Creating materials engineering problems that mirror real-world scenarios
- Developing tasks requiring Python programming for simulations or calculations
- Ensuring challenges involve computationally intensive work, such as using numerical methods or iterative solutions
- Formulating problems focused on system design, optimization, or analytical techniques
- Basing assignments on current research topics or practical engineering cases
- Validating solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries
- Documenting problem statements and providing clear, accurate solutions
Requirements
- Degree in Material Science or a related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is a plus
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in industry, research, or education
- Solid grasp of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Excellent written English (C1 level or above)
How the process works
- Apply
- Pass qualification(s)
- Join a project
- Complete assigned tasks
- Receive payment
Time commitment
Expect to spend about 10 to 20 hours per week during active project periods. Actual hours depend on project needs and may vary outside of assigned phases.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, depending on skills, speed, and project complexity. Rates may differ for other assignments on the platform based on their requirements.
Location: Remote , South Korea
