Chemistry & Python Expert – Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with AI project opportunities. We design and evaluate computational chemistry problems requiring Python programming, often 10–20 hours per week, with compensation up to $76 per hour depending on level and pace.

Join a project-based, non-permanent role focused on challenging chemical research workflows and verified solutions using standard computational chemistry approaches.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design original computational chemistry problems simulating research workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve using numpy and SciPy.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and non-manual.
• Develop problems with non-trivial reasoning in physical/quantum chemistry and molecular modeling.
• Base problems on real research challenges and practical applications.
• Verify solutions with Python and document statements clearly with verified answers.

Skills

Python programming

Numerical computation

Strong written English

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

MATLAB

R

SQL

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.