Physicist with Python – Freelance AI Tutor

Mindrift; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This role involves designing rigorous physics problems and evaluating AI solutions in a professional practice context.

You'll validate calculations with Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), apply scoring criteria to multi-step problems, and work on a part-time, non-permanent basis with hourly rates up to $55.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or related fields.
• 3+ years of professional physics experience.
• Strong written English (C1/C2).
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation.
• Stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Design rigorous physics problems reflecting professional practice.
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints.
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy).
• Improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic.
• Apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems

Skills

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Physics problem design

Python proficiency

Education

Physics degree or related fields

Tools

Python

Job description

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency. 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.

What This Opportunity Involves

• Design rigorous physics problems reflecting professional practice;
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints;
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy);
• Improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic;
• Apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for physicists with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Physics or related fields, e.g. Engineering Physics, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Optics and Acoustics, etc.
• 3+ years of professional physics experience
• Strong written English (C1/C2)
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation
• Stable internet connection

Professional certifications (e.g., CPhys, EurPhys, MInstP) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Payment

• Paid contributions, with rates up to $55/hour*
• Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project
• Some projects include incentive payments
• Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project