Materials Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

3 hours, 9 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.
  • Create problems with answers that can be verified by code.
  • Use specialized tools such as ObsPy, instaseis, pyrocko, MITgcm, flopy/MODFLOW, GeoPandas, or similar packages.
  • Write Python reference solutions for each task.
  • Provide input files and model or domain definitions as needed.
  • Set numerical answers and domain-appropriate tolerances for grading.
  • Test tasks in batches of parallel attempts and tune difficulty to target a 10–30% pass rate.
  • Revise scenarios, inversion parameters, and solver tolerances based on agent behavior.
  • Submit calibrated tasks for senior review in the relevant subfield.
  • Collaborate within a project-based workflow from application through qualification and task completion.

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 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.
  • Strong written English at C1+ level.
  • Availability for part-time, non-permanent project work.
  • Willingness to learn independently and ramp up quickly if unfamiliar with the listed tools.

Benefits

  • Up to $35 per hour equivalent compensation, depending on level and pace of contribution.
  • Project-based work with non-permanent participation.
  • Estimated workload of around 10–20 hours per week during active phases.
  • Opportunity to work on frontier AI evaluation projects for leading tech companies.
  • Exposure to advanced seismic, oceanographic, and subsurface flow problem-solving.
  • Opportunity to deepen expertise in specialized scientific tools through hands-on task creation.

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