Computational Physics Problem Designer

Mindrift; North Carolina; On-site; USD 104,697; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech company in North Carolina is seeking an expert in computational physics to design and create original problems that reflect real research workflows. Candidates must have a degree in Physics and proficiency in Python. This role requires creativity in problem design and familiarity with numerical simulation methods. Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour based on their contributions. This project offers flexible hours with an estimate of 10-20 hours per week during active phases.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching.
• Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational physics problems that simulate real research workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python proficiency

Numerical simulation methods

Creative problem design

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields

Tools

Numpy

SciPy

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Pandas

Stata

Job description

A leading tech company in North Carolina is seeking an expert in computational physics to design and create original problems that reflect real research workflows. Candidates must have a degree in Physics and proficiency in Python. This role requires creativity in problem design and familiarity with numerical simulation methods. Contributors can earn up to $76 per hour based on their contributions. This project offers flexible hours with an estimate of 10-20 hours per week during active phases.