Computational Chemistry Problem Designer (Python)

Mindrift; San Antonio (TX); 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. This role involves designing computational chemistry problems that require Python programming and scientific reasoning.

Contributors work on flexible, project-based engagements with compensation up to $76 per hour, depending on level and pace. The arrangement is not permanent employment and requires strong English communication.

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 that simulate real chemistry research workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve using numpy, scipy, chemistry libraries.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within days/weeks.
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning 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 programming

Numerical validation

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Domain-specific libraries

Stata

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This role involves designing computational chemistry problems that require Python programming and scientific reasoning.

Contributors work on flexible, project-based engagements with compensation up to $76 per hour, depending on level and pace. The arrangement is not permanent employment and requires strong English communication.