Project-Based Material Scientist with Python

Mindrift; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 445,969 - 668,954; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is looking for material scientists and engineers for project-based AI opportunities in Cape Town. Contributors will design engineering problems and ensure numerical validation using Python.

This role is suitable for candidates with a degree in Material Science, at least 2 years of professional experience, and strong written English. The work is part-time, project-based, and compensation can reach up to $26 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Be open to part-time, non-permanent projects.

Responsibilities

• Design original material engineering problems.
• Create problems requiring Python programming for simulations.
• Document problem statements and provide verified answers.

Skills

Python proficiency for numerical validation

Strong written English (C1+)

Understanding of engineering constraints

Education

Degree in Material Science or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

Stata

Job description

Mindrift is looking for material scientists and engineers for project-based AI opportunities in Cape Town. Contributors will design engineering problems and ensure numerical validation using Python.

This role is suitable for candidates with a degree in Material Science, at least 2 years of professional experience, and strong written English. The work is part-time, project-based, and compensation can reach up to $26 per hour.