Stem Expert for AI Training Python Pro in Remote Contract
Listing checked September 17, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks STEM specialists to join an AI training project that blends technical problem-solving with scientific reasoning. You will work as an independent contractor, roughly 15 hours per week, on a schedule you control, including weekends if you prefer. The core of the job is coding-heavy: you will use Python to compute, simulate, and validate solutions, then judge whether AI-generated answers hold up. Deep expertise in one area such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Science, or Robotics is what matters most. Pay ranges from $80 to $150 per hour, and the role is fully remote worldwide.
What You'll Do9
- 1Tackle advanced problems in your chosen scientific or technical field, producing correct and well-reasoned solutions.
- 2Examine AI-produced answers for factual, mathematical, and scientific accuracy.
- 3Spot flawed assumptions, logical gaps, missing constraints, and subtle technical errors in proposed solutions.
- 4Build clear, repeatable reference solutions that others can follow and verify.
- 5Apply Python for calculations, data analysis, simulations, or checking results.
- 6Read and interpret equations, experimental data, datasets, technical diagrams, or scientific papers when needed.
- 7Run sanity checks and confirm that numerical or analytical outcomes are sound.
- 8Weigh different solution paths and decide whether the evidence supports the final conclusion.
- 9Explain your technical reasoning and any corrections in a straightforward way.
Requirements8
- 1Deep knowledge in at least one STEM or scientific domain, such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Science, or Robotics.
- 2Hands-on Python skills for scientific computing and data work.
- 3Strong ability to solve quantitative, mathematical, or scientific problems.
- 4Careful reasoning about assumptions, constraints, edge cases, and sources of error.
- 5Capacity to describe complex technical ideas and solutions clearly.
- 6Background in validating, reviewing, or troubleshooting technical work.
- 7Familiarity with tools like NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or similar libraries is helpful but not mandatory.
- 8Expertise can come from academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, independent projects, or other demonstrated experience. A specific degree or number of years is not required if you can show strong expertise.
Who Should Apply
This role fits someone with deep domain knowledge in one STEM field and practical Python experience, especially if you have used coding agents in your workflow. You should be comfortable reviewing technical work, catching errors, and explaining your reasoning. The role is less suitable for generalists who only have surface-level knowledge across many areas or for those who prefer a fixed 9-to-5 schedule. Candidates often get rejected when they cannot show concrete examples of validating or troubleshooting technical solutions, or when their Python use is limited to basic scripting without scientific computation. If you lack a strong portfolio of problem-solving in a specific domain, your fit score will likely be low.
Salary Insight
Pay is $80 to $150 per hour. Compensation is output-based: you are paid per task that meets the project specifications, and the time each task takes can vary based on your experience and workflow. Minimum submission requirements apply.
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When you apply, highlight one STEM domain where you have deep expertise and give a concrete example of using Python to solve a complex problem, such as a simulation, data analysis, or validation task. Mention any experience with coding agents or libraries like NumPy, SciPy, or pandas. Quantify your impact where possible, for instance the size of a dataset you analyzed or the complexity of a model you built. This will help demonstrate your fit for a coding-heavy AI training role.
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