Overview
Computational Scientist – Python | $90/hr Remote Jobs in Canada at Crossing Hurdles
Title: Computational Scientist – Python | $90/hr Remote
Company: Crossing Hurdles
Location: Canada
Position: STEM-Coding Experts (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Type: Hourly contract
Compensation: $70-$90 per hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze high-impact research papers in Physics, Chemistry, Math, or Science that introduce novel, code-implementable methods
- Break down high-level scientific problems into logical, independently testable subproblems
- Develop gold standard Python solutions for each subproblem and create corresponding unit tests to verify accuracy
- Review peer prompts, golden solutions, and unit tests for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and difficulty
Requirements
- Degree in a STEM field such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or related computational sciences
- Strong proficiency in Python with experience in scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, JAX, or domain-specific packages like RDKit or OpenMM
- Ability to translate dense academic research into clear, structured problem statements for a technical audience
- Proficiency with Git, including branch management and pull request workflows
- Familiarity with testing frameworks such as pytest and the ability to write validation scripts for mathematical or scientific code
Application Process (Takes 20 Mins)
- Upload resume
- Interview (15 min)
- Submit form
