Physics Lab Solutions Developer (Contract)

Catalyst Education • Austin, TX

6d • Remote

About The Position

Catalyst Education is seeking remote, part-time contractors with undergraduate physics laboratory instruction experience and web development or scripting skills. Contractors will help deliver interactive physics lab content on Catalyst’s digital learning platform by transforming paper-based lab procedures into digital modules and autograding scripts. The work begins in early November and is expected to continue through 2027 for strong performers. Hours are flexible, with a strong preference for candidates available 20 hours per week; candidates must be able to work at least 10 hours per week. Compensation is $35 per hour. High-performing contractors may be prioritized for future full-time roles.

Requirements

• Direct experience working with students in undergraduate laboratory physics courses, such as as a current or former teaching assistant or tutor, and/or experience with AP Physics 1 or 2 labs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HTML and LaTeX.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as JavaScript and Python, and structured data formats such as JSON.
• Experience using artificial intelligence tools to draft and review work.
• Ability to work at least 10 hours per week; 20 hours per week is preferred.
• Reliable personal computer and internet access.
• Legal status to work as a 1099 contractor.

Nice To Haves

• Availability for 20 hours per week is strongly preferred.
• High-performing contractors may be prioritized for future full-time roles.

Responsibilities

• Convert traditional physics lab experiments and report sheets into interactive digital modules using proprietary markup tools.
• Select and embed interactive elements such as prompts, tables, dropdowns, and open-response fields to support student engagement and clarity.
• Incorporate real-world laboratory equipment parameters, including measurement precision, tolerance, and instrumentation range, into data-entry validation rules.
• Write JavaScript evaluation logic to analyze student data, automate mathematical formulas, and provide targeted feedback.
• Draft and debug structured content using HTML, LaTeX for equations, and JSON for configurations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed