Maths Specialist (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Synthires; Spain; Remote; EUR 74,000 - 147,000; Part time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking STEM experts for a remote, worldwide, part-time contractor role (~15 hours/week). Compensation ranges from $60–$120 per hour, with output-based tasks and rapid onboarding.

You will review AI-generated solutions, perform Python-based calculations and validations, and provide rigorous feedback on scientific or mathematical problems. Required: deep STEM expertise and Python proficiency; familiarity with coding agents is a plus.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in at least one STEM field (chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics).
• Proficiency in Python or another programming language.
• Strong scientific or quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Experience using coding agents in technical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems in your area of expertise.
• Review AI-generated solutions for scientific, mathematical, and factual accuracy.
• Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and overlooked constraints.
• Use Python or other programming languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.

Skills

STEM expertise

Python programming

Analytical problem-solving

Coding agent workflows

Tools

Python

NumPy

SciPy

Jupyter

Job description

Type: Contractor (Part-Time, approximately 15 hours/week)

Compensation: $60–$120/hour

Location: Remote (Worldwide)

About the Opportunity

This opportunity is for STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to AI training through technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python-based workflows. Candidates need deep expertise in at least one relevant scientific or quantitative field; expertise across all STEM disciplines is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems within your area of expertise.
• Review AI-generated solutions for scientific, mathematical, and factual accuracy.
• Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and overlooked constraints.
• Use Python or other programming languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.
• Provide rigorous, technically accurate solutions and feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Strong expertise in at least one STEM field, such as chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics.
• Practical proficiency in Python or another programming language.
• Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Experience using coding agents in technical workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with scientific tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries.
• Relevant expertise gained through academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, or independent technical work.

Compensation

• $60–$120/hour, with output-based payment for tasks meeting project specifications.
• Approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
• Immediate availability preferred; first task expected within 24–48 hours after onboarding.