Materials Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

29 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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Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Design computational material science problems that challenge a frontier AI model.
  • Create problems with answers that can be verified by code.
  • Develop tasks that require specialized tools such as ObsPy, instaseis, pyrocko, MITgcm, flopy/MODFLOW, or similar packages.
  • Write Python reference solutions and provide any required input files or model/domain definitions.
  • Choose numerical answers and set domain-appropriate tolerances for correct evaluation.
  • Test tasks in batches of parallel attempts and tune difficulty to target a 10–30% pass rate.
  • Revise waveform scenarios, inversion parameters, or solver tolerances based on model performance.
  • Submit calibrated tasks for senior review and incorporate feedback to improve quality.

Requirements

  • Degree in Material Science or a related field.
  • 2+ years of research, applied, or teaching experience.
  • Python proficiency for writing reference solutions.
  • Fluency with, or strong willingness to learn independently, 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.
  • Strong written English at C1+ level.
  • Willingness to work part-time on non-permanent, project-based assignments.
  • Ability to learn independently and get up to speed quickly on new tools.
  • English CV submission and English proficiency disclosure are required.
  • No prior experience with the listed tools is required if you can learn them independently.

Benefits

  • Up to $35 per hour equivalent, depending on level and pace of contribution.
  • Project-based paid work through Mindrift.
  • Estimated workload of 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
  • Opportunity to work on frontier AI evaluation projects for leading tech companies.
  • Hands-on experience deepening expertise in specialized computational tools and workflows.

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