Computational Chemistry & Python Problem Designer

Mindrift; New York (NY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with AI project opportunities. We design and evaluate computational chemistry problems requiring Python programming, often 10–20 hours per week, with compensation up to $76 per hour depending on level and pace.

Join a project-based, non-permanent role focused on challenging chemical research workflows and verified solutions using standard computational chemistry approaches.

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 simulating research workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve using numpy and SciPy.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and non-manual.
• Develop problems with non-trivial reasoning in physical/quantum chemistry and molecular modeling.
• Base problems on real research challenges and practical applications.
• Verify solutions with Python and document statements clearly with verified answers.

Skills

Python programming

Numerical computation

Strong written English

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

MATLAB

R

SQL

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with AI project opportunities. We design and evaluate computational chemistry problems requiring Python programming, often 10–20 hours per week, with compensation up to $76 per hour depending on level and pace.

Join a project-based, non-permanent role focused on challenging chemical research workflows and verified solutions using standard computational chemistry approaches.