Materials Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

2 hours, 31 minutes ago
Part-time
Junior
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Mindrift.ai: Be the “I” in AI

Mindrift.ai: Be the “I” in AI

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Description

  • Design computational material science problems that challenge frontier AI models and require verification by code.
  • Anchor each task around a specialized tool such as ObsPy, instaseis, pyrocko, MITgcm, flopy/MODFLOW, xmitgcm, or GeoPandas.
  • Write a Python reference solution and provide any required input files, model definitions, or domain data.
  • Define the correct numerical answer and an appropriate domain-specific tolerance for judging model output.
  • Test tasks in batches of parallel attempts and tune difficulty until the model pass rate falls within the target range.
  • Iterate on waveform scenarios, inversion parameters, and solver tolerances to improve task calibration.
  • Review how models approach the problem and use that insight to refine task design.
  • Submit calibrated tasks for senior review and incorporate feedback to ensure high quality.

Requirements

  • Degree in Material Science or a related field.
  • 2+ years of research, applied, or teaching experience.
  • Python proficiency for writing reference solutions.
  • Strong familiarity with, or willingness to independently learn, at least one scriptable package such as ObsPy, instaseis, pyrocko, MITgcm, xmitgcm, flopy/MODFLOW, or GeoPandas.
  • Ability to design problems that genuinely require a specialized solver rather than generic data wrangling.
  • Strong written English at C1 level or above.
  • Open to part-time, non-permanent project work.
  • No prior experience with the listed tools is required if you can ramp up independently and work effectively.

Benefits

  • Project-based paid work with leading tech companies through Mindrift.
  • Compensation of up to $35 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution.
  • Estimated workload of around 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
  • Opportunity to work on specialized AI evaluation tasks in scientific and engineering domains.
  • Hands-on experience improving frontier AI systems while deepening expertise in anchor tools and complex domain problems.

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