Research Physicist - Optics Problem Designer

Mindrift; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 478,302 - 681,218; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking specialists to design original optics problems in South Africa, Pretoria. This project-based role involves creating computationally intensive problems that simulate real physics research workflows.

Candidates should hold a degree in Physics and possess over 2 years of experience in related fields. Compensation can reach up to $26 per hour based on contribution pace. Apply to join and contribute to exciting AI projects!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows.
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows.
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Creative thinking in problem design

Experience with numerical simulation methods

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational)

Job description

Mindrift is seeking specialists to design original optics problems in South Africa, Pretoria. This project-based role involves creating computationally intensive problems that simulate real physics research workflows.

Candidates should hold a degree in Physics and possess over 2 years of experience in related fields. Compensation can reach up to $26 per hour based on contribution pace. Apply to join and contribute to exciting AI projects!