Research Physicist & AI Problem Designer

Mindrift; Alabama; On-site; USD 82,656 - 104,697; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking contributors for project-based AI opportunities focused on designing computational physics problems. Ideal candidates are physicists with Python proficiency, capable of developing complex problems that imitate real physics research workflows.

This part-time role allows for flexible hours, estimating 10-20 hours per week during active phases, and offers compensation of up to $76 per hour based on contributions.

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.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard physics simulation libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified answers.

Skills

Python proficiency for numerical validation

Experience with numerical simulation methods

Creative thinking in problem design

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Physics or related fields

Tools

Numpy

SciPy

MATLAB

R

Job description

Mindrift is seeking contributors for project-based AI opportunities focused on designing computational physics problems. Ideal candidates are physicists with Python proficiency, capable of developing complex problems that imitate real physics research workflows.

This part-time role allows for flexible hours, estimating 10-20 hours per week during active phases, and offers compensation of up to $76 per hour based on contributions.