Computational Chemistry & Python Problem Designer

Mindrift; Arizona; Remote; USD 86,000 - 123,000; 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 collaboration is project-based, not permanent employment.

The opportunity involves designing computational chemistry problems solvable with Python, with 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Compensation can reach up to $76 per hour, depending on level and pace of contribution, with remote collaboration across the United States.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Proficient in Python for numerical validation; knowledge of MATLAB, R, C, SQL, NumPy, Pandas, SciPy or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Familiar with numerical methods and computational chemistry concepts.
• 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

Numerical methods

Computational chemistry

Education

Chemistry degree or related field

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 collaboration is project-based, not permanent employment.

The opportunity involves designing computational chemistry problems solvable with Python, with 10–20 hours per week during active phases. Compensation can reach up to $76 per hour, depending on level and pace of contribution, with remote collaboration across the United States.