Research Physicist - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities in physics problem design and evaluation, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems through physics research workflows.

Location: Ireland

Salary: Up to $45 per hour

Responsibilities

• Design original optics problems that simulate real physics research workflows
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and cannot be solved manually within reasonable timeframes
• Develop problems requiring non-trivial reasoning chains in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from optics & physics practice
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Requirements

• Degree in Physics (Theoretical, Experimental, or Computational) or related fields
• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles
• Experience with numerical simulation methods
• Ability to design problems that mirror real physics research workflows
• Creative thinking in problem design across diverse physics areas
• Familiarity with physics modeling and approximation techniques
• Strong written English (C1+)

Benefits

• Up to $45 per hour compensation
• Part-time, project-based work