Freelance Material Scientist (Remote, AI Projects)

Job summary

This role involves contributing to project-based AI opportunities by designing and solving material engineering problems using Python. Contributors will engage in 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 expected 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, based on their level of expertise and contribution pace. Compensation may vary across different projects based on scope and complexity.

• Design original material engineering problems that reflect real-world engineering 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 real research challenges or practical applications in engineering.
• Verify solutions using Python and standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.