Material Scientist with Python - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,567 - 50,946; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is looking for specialists to develop original material engineering problems while engaging with leading tech companies. Applicants should hold a degree in Material Science or related fields and possess proficiency in Python for numerical validations. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience, and contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, with tasks expected to require 10-20 hours weekly during active phases. Strong written English is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Design original material engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis.

Skills

Python proficiency for numerical validation

Knowledge of MATLAB

Understanding of practical engineering constraints

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Material Science or related fields

Tools

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

SQL

R

Stata

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems.

What This Opportunity Involves

• Design original material engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows;
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations;
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require numerical methods or iterative solutions;
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis;
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from engineering practice;
• Verify solutions using Python with standard engineering libraries;
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers;

What We Look For

• Degree in Material Science or related fields;
• Python proficiency for numerical validation. MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain‑specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent;
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable;
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations;
• Strong written English (C1+).

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $35 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution. Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.