Lead Chemical Engineer | $30/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; Brasil; Remote; BRL 21,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles seeks a Pod Lead in Chemical Engineering for a short-term remote contract. The role involves mentoring a pod of technical trainers, reviewing tasks for accuracy, and validating work in reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and process simulation. 20-40 hours per week, immediate start.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced experience, with strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or MATLAB/Octave, and solid expertise in computational modeling of

Qualifications

• Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, or equivalent advanced technical experience in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or MATLAB/Octave.
• Hands-on expertise in process modeling, reaction kinetics, or thermodynamic modeling.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and computational modeling.
• Experience reviewing complex technical work and chemical process simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a pod of technical trainers, ensuring consistent quality and productivity.
• Review engineering tasks for technical accuracy and reproducibility.
• Validate tasks involving reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and process simulation.
• Ensure tasks reflect realistic chemical engineering workflows.
• Provide clear technical feedback and track revisions.

Skills

Python

Julia

C/C++

MATLAB/Octave

Chemistry fundamentals

Education

Ph.D.

Tools

Process modeling

Reaction kinetics

Thermodynamic modeling

Job description

Position: Pod lead - Chemical Engineering

Type: Short-term contract

Compensation: $15-30/hr

Location: Remote

Commitment: 20-40 hrs per week

Start Date: Immediately

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a pod of technical trainers, ensuring consistent quality and productivity.
• Review engineering tasks for technical accuracy and reproducibility.
• Validate tasks involving reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and process simulation.
• Ensure tasks reflect realistic chemical engineering workflows.
• Provide clear technical feedback and track revisions.

Requirements

• Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, or equivalent advanced technical experience in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or MATLAB/Octave.
• Hands-on expertise in process modeling, reaction kinetics, or thermodynamic modeling.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals and computational modeling.
• Experience reviewing complex technical work and chemical process simulations.