Materials Scientist: Python-Driven Research & Problems

Mindrift; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 68,400 - 83,600; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is offering a project-based opportunity in the United States for material scientists and engineers. Participants will design engineering problems and create simulations using Python. Contributors are expected to have strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in Python, and a degree in Material Science.

This position is part-time with flexible hours, allowing contributors to work around 10-20 hours per week during active project phases. Compensation can go up to $76 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching.
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints.
• Knowledge of domain-specific libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering problems simulating real workflows.
• Create problems using Python for engineering calculations.
• Verify solutions using standard engineering libraries.

Skills

Python proficiency

Numerical validation

Problem-solving skills

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Material Science or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

SQL

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Mindrift is offering a project-based opportunity in the United States for material scientists and engineers. Participants will design engineering problems and create simulations using Python. Contributors are expected to have strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in Python, and a degree in Material Science.

This position is part-time with flexible hours, allowing contributors to work around 10-20 hours per week during active project phases. Compensation can go up to $76 per hour.