Computational Chemistry & Python AI Project Specialist

Mindrift; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 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.

This opportunity is project-based and non-permanent, with involvement in designing computational chemistry problems, Python scripting, and verification. Expect around 10–20 hours per week during active phases and compensation varies by project scope and expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Python proficiency for numerical validation; familiarity with NumPy/SciPy or equivalent libraries.
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• 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 proficiency

Numerical validation

Chemistry knowledge

Written English

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

Stata

Job description

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

This opportunity is project-based and non-permanent, with involvement in designing computational chemistry problems, Python scripting, and verification. Expect around 10–20 hours per week during active phases and compensation varies by project scope and expertise.