Postdoctoral Researcher – STEM
2026-11-03T10:06:43+00:00
Synthires
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CONTRACTOR
Remote (Worldwide)
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Science & Engineering, Computer & IT
2026-11-17T17:00:00+00:00
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About the Opportunity
This opportunity is for STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to AI training through technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python-based workflows. Candidates need deep expertise in at least one relevant scientific or quantitative field; expertise across all STEM disciplines is not required.
Type: Contractor (Part-Time, approximately 15 hours/week)
Key Responsibilities
- Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems within your area of expertise.
- Review AI-generated solutions for scientific, mathematical, and factual accuracy.
- Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and overlooked constraints.
- Use Python or other programming languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.
- Provide rigorous, technically accurate solutions and feedback.
Required Qualifications
- Strong expertise in at least one STEM field, such as chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics.
- Practical proficiency in Python or another programming language.
- Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Experience using coding agents in technical workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with scientific tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries.
- Relevant expertise gained through academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, or independent technical work.
Approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
Immediate availability preferred; first task expected within 24–48 hours after onboarding.
- Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems within your area of expertise.
- Review AI-generated solutions for scientific, mathematical, and factual accuracy.
- Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and overlooked constraints.
- Use Python or other programming languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.
- Provide rigorous, technically accurate solutions and feedback.
- Practical proficiency in Python or another programming language
- Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving skills
- Experience using coding agents in technical workflows
- Familiarity with NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries
- Strong expertise in at least one STEM field, such as chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics.
- Relevant expertise gained through academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, or independent technical work.
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Vacancy title:
Postdoctoral Researcher – STEM
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Synthires
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 17 2026
Duty Station:
This Job is Remote
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Opportunity
This opportunity is for STEM and scientific-domain experts to contribute to AI training through technical problem-solving, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and Python-based workflows. Candidates need deep expertise in at least one relevant scientific or quantitative field; expertise across all STEM disciplines is not required.
Type: Contractor (Part-Time, approximately 15 hours/week)
Key Responsibilities
- Solve complex scientific, mathematical, and technical problems within your area of expertise.
- Review AI-generated solutions for scientific, mathematical, and factual accuracy.
- Identify incorrect assumptions, reasoning errors, and overlooked constraints.
- Use Python or other programming languages for calculations, simulations, and validation.
- Provide rigorous, technically accurate solutions and feedback.
Required Qualifications
- Strong expertise in at least one STEM field, such as chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, geoscience, environmental science, or robotics.
- Practical proficiency in Python or another programming language.
- Strong scientific, mathematical, or quantitative problem-solving skills.
- Experience using coding agents in technical workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with scientific tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas, SymPy, Jupyter, or relevant domain-specific libraries.
- Relevant expertise gained through academic research, industry, teaching, engineering, or independent technical work.
Approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule.
Immediate availability preferred; first task expected within 24–48 hours after onboarding.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Apply for the role and complete the screening questions.
Complete an AI interview of approximately 30 minutes.
Complete the hiring manager review.
If selected, complete onboarding and begin the first task within 24–48 hours.
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