Freelance Material Scientist (Python) – AI Trainer

About the role

We are looking for a material scientist with strong Python skills to join our AI training platform on a freelance, project‑based basis. You will create realistic engineering problems that help evaluate and improve AI systems for leading tech companies.

Key responsibilities

• Design original material engineering problems that simulate real‑world workflows.
• Create Python‑based tasks requiring numerical methods, iterative solutions, and computational intensity.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis based on actual research challenges.
• Verify solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Required profile

• Degree in Material Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation.
• At least 2 years of professional experience (research, applied work, or teaching).
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.
• Strong written English (C1 level or higher).

Required skills

• Python
• Numpy
• Pandas
• SciPy
• MATLAB
• R
• C
• SQL
• Stata

What we offer

• Project‑based freelance work (10‑20 hours per week during active phases).
• Compensation up to $35 per hour, depending on expertise and contribution speed.
• Flexibility to work remotely on diverse AI evaluation projects.