Optical Engineer for AI Physics Projects (Part-Time)

Mindrift; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 488,340 - 695,515; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift offers project-based AI opportunities connecting specialists with leading tech firms. The role involves designing computational physics problems, requiring extensive knowledge in Python, physics principles, and creative problem-solving. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have at least two years of professional experience. This part-time, non-permanent position allows flexible hours, estimated at 10-20 hours per week with a compensation of up to $26 per hour based on performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields.
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational physics problems that simulate real physics research workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python proficiency

Creative thinking in problem design

Numerical simulation methods

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Physics or related fields

Tools

Numpy

SciPy

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Pandas

Stata

Job description

Mindrift offers project-based AI opportunities connecting specialists with leading tech firms. The role involves designing computational physics problems, requiring extensive knowledge in Python, physics principles, and creative problem-solving. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have at least two years of professional experience. This part-time, non-permanent position allows flexible hours, estimated at 10-20 hours per week with a compensation of up to $26 per hour based on performance.