Materials Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

We're looking for a Materials Engineer & Python Expert to design computational material science problems to challenge a frontier AI model, write Python reference solutions, and test the problem against the model in batches of parallel attempts

This is a part-time, non-permanent project that requires proficiency in Python and experience with specialized tools such as ObsPy, instaseis, pyrocko, or others

Requirements Degree in Material Science or related field 2+ years of research, applied, or teaching experience Python proficiency for writing reference solutions Fluency with — or strong willingness to independently learn — at least one scriptable package: ObsPy, instaseis, pyrocko, MITgcm, xmitgcm, flopy / MODFLOW, or GeoPandas Ability to design problems that genuinely require a specialized solver Strong written English (C1+) Benefits Flexible part-time schedule Opportunity to work on AI-related projects Potential to earn up to $17 per hour equivalent Originally posted on Himalayas