Chemistry & Python Expert – Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Colorado; On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

As a contributor, you work on isolated projects with flexible hours, typically 10–20 hours per week, and you are compensated per hour based on project requirements. This role suits chemistry specialists with Python experience seeking part-time, non-permanent work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related fields.
• Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• 2+ years of professional experience in chemistry or related field.
• Familiarity with numerical methods in chemistry.
• Strong written English (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Design original computational chemistry problems simulating real workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (numpy, scipy, chemistry libraries).
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually quickly.
• Develop problems needing non-trivial reasoning in chemistry and molecular modeling.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard computational chemistry approaches.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python proficiency

Numerical validation

Programming languages

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

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

Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design original computational chemistry problems that simulate real chemistry research workflows;
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (using numpy, scipy, chemical libraries);
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks);
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in physical chemistry, quantum chemistry, and molecular modeling;
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from chemistry practice;
• Verify solutions using Python with standard computational chemistry approaches;
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for chemistry specialists with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Chemistry 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;
• Experience with numerical methods in chemistry;
• Familiarity with computational chemistry concepts and methods;
• 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 $76 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.