Computational Chemistry Problem Designer (Python)

Mindrift; Kentucky; On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full 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.

Design original computational chemistry problems, implement in Python, and verify solutions with standard chemistry methods. 10–20 weekly hours, compensation up to $76/hour, with project-based expectations and variable scope.

Qualifications

• 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+).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

English (C1+)

Numerical validation

Computational chemistry concepts

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Chemical libraries

Job description

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.

Design original computational chemistry problems, implement in Python, and verify solutions with standard chemistry methods. 10–20 weekly hours, compensation up to $76/hour, with project-based expectations and variable scope.