Chemistry & Python Expert – Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

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

In this project-based role, you will design original computational chemistry problems that require Python programming, verify solutions, and document answers. Expect 10–20 hours per week during active phases, with compensation up to $76 per hour depending on level and pace. Strong written English is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• 2+ years of professional experience (applied, research, or teaching).
• Experience with numerical methods in chemistry.
• Familiarity with computational chemistry concepts and methods.
• Strong written English (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Design original computational chemistry problems simulating real chemistry workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (numpy, scipy, chemical libraries).
• Verify solutions using Python with standard computational chemistry approaches.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python programming

English (C1+)

2+ years experience

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

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

• 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

• 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+)

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.