Physicist with Python - Durban
21 hours ago
Job description
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.
Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.
What this opportunity involves
While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:
- Design rigorous physics problems reflecting professional practice;
- Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints;
- Validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy);
- Improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic;
- Apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems.
What we look for
This opportunity is a good fit for physicists with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:
- Degree in Physics or related fields, e.g. Engineering Physics, Thermodynamics, Statistical Mechanics, Optics and Acoustics, etc.
- 3+ years of professional physics experience
- Strong written English (C1/C2)
- Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation
- Stable internet connection
Professional certifications (e.g., CPhys, EurPhys, MInstP) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.
How it works
Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid
Project time expectations
For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.
Payment
- Paid contributions, with rates up to $21/hour*
- Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project
- Some projects include incentive payments
*Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project.
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