Freelance Material Scientist (Remote)

Job summary

This role involves engaging in project-based opportunities focused on designing and solving material engineering problems using Python for AI systems. Contributors will work on tasks that simulate real engineering workflows and require computationally intensive solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Material Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar programming languages is acceptable.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Strong understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.
• Excellent written English skills (C1+).

Responsibilities

Project time expectations

Tasks are estimated to require approximately 10–20 hours per week during active project phases, depending on project requirements.

Compensation

Contributors can earn up to $45 per hour, with compensation varying based on project scope, complexity, and required expertise.

• Design original material engineering problems that reflect real-world workflows.
• Create problems that necessitate Python programming for engineering calculations and simulations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive, requiring numerical methods or iterative solutions.
• Develop problems based on actual research challenges or practical engineering applications.
• Verify solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.