About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.
Mindrift connects talented professionals with project-based AI opportunities at leading tech companies, emphasizing the testing, evaluation, and enhancement of AI systems. Note: Participation is on a project basis rather than permanent employment.
About the Role
Each project presents distinct challenges, and contributors may be tasked to:
- Develop innovative computational physics problems that reflect authentic physics research workflows;
- Craft problems necessitating Python programming solutions (utilizing Numpy, SciPy, Sympy);
- Ensure the problems are computationally demanding, requiring extensive timeframes to solve (days or weeks);
- Formulate problems requiring complex reasoning across mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics;
- Base challenges on genuine research dilemmas or practical scenarios from the field of physics;
- Verify solutions using Python with established physics simulation libraries;
- Clearly document problem statements and provide verified correct answers.
Qualifications
This opportunity is ideal for optical engineers with Python expertise who are open to part-time, non-permanent projects. We are looking for contributors who possess:
- A degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or a related discipline;
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation. Familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata, or knowledge of other programming languages is acceptable;
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles;
- Experience with numerical simulation techniques;
- The capability to design problems that replicate authentic physics research workflows;
- Creative approaches to problem design across various physics domains;
- Understanding of physics modeling and approximation methods;
- Strong command of written English (C1+ level).
How It Works
Application → Qualification(s) → Project Participation → Task Completion → Payment
Project Time Expectations
For this project, tasks are projected to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, depending on project needs. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour, depending on their level and contribution pace. Compensation varies across projects based on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning potentials based on their respective requirements.
