Chemistry & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer
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About the Role
Mindrift seeks a Chemistry & Python Expert for freelance AI training projects. You will design computational chemistry problems and verify solutions using Python. Ideal candidates have a degree in Chemistry, Python proficiency, and 2+ years of experience.
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Responsibilities
- Design original computational chemistry problems that simulate real chemistry research workflows
- Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (using numpy, scipy, chemical libraries)
- Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes
- Develop problems requiring non trivial reasoning chains in physical chemistry, quantum chemistry, and molecular modeling
- Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from chemistry practice
- Verify solutions using Python with standard computational chemistry approaches
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry or related fields
- Python proficiency for numerical validation
- 2+ years of professional experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Experience with numerical methods in chemistry
- Familiarity with computational chemistry concepts and methods
- Strong written English (C1+)
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Opportunity Overview
- Mindrift connects specialists with project based AI opportunities for leading tech companies.
- Participation is project based, not permanent employment.
What this opportunity involves
- Design original computational chemistry problems that simulate real chemistry research workflows.
- Create problems requiring Python programming to solve (using numpy, scipy, chemical libraries).
- Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes (days/weeks).
- Develop problems requiring non trivial reasoning chains in physical chemistry, quantum chemistry, and molecular modeling.
- Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from chemistry practice.
- Verify solutions using Python with standard computational chemistry approaches.
- Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.
What we look for
- Degree in Chemistry or related fields.
- Python proficiency for numerical validation. MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent.
- 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
- Experience with numerical methods in chemistry.
- Familiarity with computational chemistry concepts and methods.
- Strong written English (C1+).
Project time expectations
- Tasks are estimated to require around 10 20 hours per week during active phases.
- This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.
Compensation
- Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.
- Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.
How it works
- Apply
- Pass qualification(s)
- Join a project
- Complete tasks
- Get paid
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