Remote Physics Lab Autograding Developer (Contract)

Catalyst Education; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Catalyst Education is seeking a remote, part-time contractor with a background in undergraduate physics labs and coding. The role focuses on converting paper-based lab procedures into interactive digital modules and autograding scripts.

Applicants should have HTML, LaTeX, JavaScript, Python, and JSON skills, plus experience in web markup and AI tools. Flexibility is valued with roughly 20 hours per week and a start in November.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or assisting undergraduate physics labs.
• Strong HTML and LaTeX for equations.
• Proficient in JavaScript, Python, and JSON.
• Experience using AI tools for drafting/review.
• Able to work at least 10 hours per week (20 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Convert physics lab experiments into interactive digital modules.
• Embed interactive elements to improve student engagement.
• Incorporate real-world equipment parameters into validation rules.
• Write JavaScript evaluation logic to analyze data and provide feedback.
• Draft content using HTML, LaTeX, and JSON configurations.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

JSON

HTML

LaTeX

AI tools

Teaching/TA experience

Web markup

Tools

Proprietary markup tools

Job description

Catalyst Education is seeking a remote, part-time contractor with a background in undergraduate physics labs and coding. The role focuses on converting paper-based lab procedures into interactive digital modules and autograding scripts.

Applicants should have HTML, LaTeX, JavaScript, Python, and JSON skills, plus experience in web markup and AI tools. Flexibility is valued with roughly 20 hours per week and a start in November.