Postdoctoral Research Scientist – STEM (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Synthires; Greater London; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking a STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) for remote contract work. The role centers on contributing to AI training through problem-solving, data analysis, and Python-based workflows. This is a part-time engagement (~15 hours/week) with flexible scheduling and immediate onboarding readiness.

You will review AI outputs, validate solutions, and provide precise feedback within your science domain. Worldwide remote engagement suitable for researchers and practitioners with deep expertise.

Qualifications

• Expertise in at least one STEM field (e.g., chemistry, biology, math, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics).
• Proficient in Python or another programming language.
• Strong scientific and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Experience applying coding agents in technical workflows.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

STEM domain expertise

Python proficiency

Problem-solving

Experience with coding agents

Education

MSc or PhD

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

pandas

SymPy

Jupyter

Job description

STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) (Remote | $60–$120/hr)

Position: STEM Expert (MSc./PhD)

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.