Physics Expert & AI Trainer

Mindrift; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A tech consulting company seeks physicists for project-based roles in evaluating and improving AI systems. Candidates should have a degree in Physics, Python proficiency, and 3+ years of experience. Tasks include designing physics problems and validating AI solutions, with flexible hours of 10-20 per week. Competitive pay rates up to $21/hour are offered depending on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional physics experience.
• Experience with AI solutions evaluation and validation.
• Professional certifications like CPhys or EurPhys are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design rigorous physics problems reflecting professional practice.
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness and assumptions.
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python.

Skills

Python proficiency

Strong written English

Education

Degree in Physics or related fields

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

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• 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 experience in Python and is 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.

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.

Payment

• Paid contributions, with rates up to $21/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