Physics Expert with Python / Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 104,697; Part time

Job summary

A physics-focused problem design platform is looking for a candidate to design innovative computational physics problems. Responsibilities include creating Python-based problems, verifying solutions, and ensuring they reflect real research workflows. Candidates should have a degree in Physics or similar, at least 2 years of experience, and strong Python skills. Compensation can reach up to $76 per hour based on contribution level and project complexity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or related fields.
• Proficient in Python for numerical validation.
• 2+ years professional experience in applied, research, or teaching.
• Experience with numerical simulation methods.
• Ability to design real physics research problems.
• Strong written English (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Design computational physics problems.
• Create Python-based problem-solving tasks.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive.
• Document clear problem statements.

Skills

Python programming

Computational physics

Numerical simulation methods

Creative thinking

Strong written English

Education

Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational)

Tools

Numpy

SciPy

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Job description

What This Opportunity Involves

• Design original computational physics problems that simulate real physics research workflows;
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (using Numpy, SciPy, Sympy);
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks);
• Develop problems requiring non‑trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics;
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from physics practice;
• Verify solutions using Python with standard physics simulation libraries;
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

What We Look For

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields;
• Python proficiency for numerical validation. MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain‑specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent;
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable;
• Experience with numerical simulation methods;
• Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows;
• Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas;
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques;
• Strong written English (C1+)

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

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.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $76 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.