About the job
Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.
Mindrift brings together subject-matter experts and project-based AI work for leading technology companies. Projects focus on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. This freelance arrangement is project-based and not a permanent employment contract.
Role overview
This freelance AI Trainer role centers on material science and engineering projects. Assignments vary and may involve:
- Developing original material engineering problems that mirror real-world workflows
- Designing problems that require Python programming for calculations and simulations
- Creating computationally intensive problems using numerical methods or iterative solutions
- Building scenarios for system design, optimization, and analysis
- Formulating problems based on current research or practical engineering cases
- Validating solutions with Python and standard engineering libraries
- Clearly documenting problem statements and providing verified answers
Requirements
- Degree in Material Science or a closely related discipline
- Proficiency in Python for numerical validation; familiarity with MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, or similar libraries is valued
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience (applied, research, or teaching)
- Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
- Strong written English skills at C1 level or higher
How to join
- Apply
- Complete qualification steps
- Join a project
- Finish assigned tasks
- Receive compensation
Project commitment
During active project phases, expect to spend about 10–20 hours per week on assigned work. Actual workload depends on project needs and is not guaranteed outside of active phases.
Compensation
Contributors can earn up to $35 per hour, depending on expertise and pace. Compensation may vary between projects based on their scope and complexity.
This is a remote role. Candidates located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom are welcome to apply.

