Computational Chemistry & Python Project Designer

Mindrift

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 63,000 - 105,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

This opportunity involves designing original computational chemistry problems that require Python programming (numpy, scipy, chemical libraries) and ensuring they are computationally intensive to solve.

Qualifications

Degree in Chemistry or related field.
Python proficiency for numerical validation.
2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience.
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 days or 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.