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

Synthires; Greater London; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Synthires is seeking a STEM Expert (MSc./PhD) for a remote, contractor role. You will contribute to AI training by solving advanced problems, reviewing AI outputs, and validating calculations using Python-based workflows.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in at least one STEM field, strong quantitative skills, and familiarity with tools like NumPy, SciPy, and Jupyter. Flexible ~15 hours/week with immediate onboarding.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

STEM field expertise

Python proficiency

Quantitative problem solving

Experience with coding agents

Education

MSc or PhD in STEM

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

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.