Computational Chemistry & Python Expert — AI Projects

Mindrift; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; 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.

This is a project-based role, not permanent employment. Designers will craft computational chemistry problems solvable with Python (numpy, scipy) and verify solutions, with tasks estimated at 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Compensation ranges up to $76 per hour depending on level and pace.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related fields.
• Python proficiency for numerical validation (numpy, scipy, chemical libraries).
• 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 proficiency

Numerical validation

Chemistry knowledge

Problem design

Documentation

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related fields

Tools

Python (numpy)

Python (scipy)

Chemical libraries

MATLAB

R

SQL

Pandas

Job description

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

This is a project-based role, not permanent employment. Designers will craft computational chemistry problems solvable with Python (numpy, scipy) and verify solutions, with tasks estimated at 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Compensation ranges up to $76 per hour depending on level and pace.