AMO Physics Expert — Atomic Structure & Optics (Remote)

YO AI Labs; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote collaboration

Flexible hours

Job summary

YO AI Labs seeks a Physics Expert specializing in AMO physics to contribute to a specialized AI training project on atomic structure and optical properties. This part-time, fully remote role emphasizes rigorous scientific analysis and clear explanations of complex atomic-structure calculations.

You will review ab initio CI methods, analyze Yb-171 and Yb-174 data, and discuss selection rules and transitions.

Qualifications

• Advanced AMO physics expertise with atomic-structure focus.
• Experience with ab initio calculations and polarizability.
• Knowledge of Yb-171/Yb-174 systems and spectroscopy.
• Ability to analyze energy levels, transitions, and selection rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication of complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level insights into AMO physics, atomic structure, spectroscopy, and optical properties.
• Review ab initio CI methods for atomic polarizability calculations.
• Evaluate atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 and Yb-174.
• Analyze electronic states, energy levels, and transition properties.
• Identify and explain σ vs π transitions using orbital symmetry and rules.
• Apply knowledge of electric-dipole transitions, parity, angular momentum, and selection rules.
• Critically review scientific reasoning and computational approaches.
• Participate in adaptive spoken AI interviews with rigorous explanations.
• Provide concrete examples from shareable research or projects.

Skills

AMO / Atomic Physics

Ab Initio Configuration Interaction

Atomic Polarizability Calculations

Atomic-Structure Calculations

Yb-171 / Yb-174

Quantum Mechanical Methods

Atomic Spectroscopy & Selection Rules

Sigma (σ) vs Pi (π) Transition Identif

Electronic Structure & Energy-Level An

Scientific Communication

Education

Master's, PhD, or equivalent advanced expertise in Physics

Job description

YO AI Labs seeks a Physics Expert specializing in AMO physics to contribute to a specialized AI training project on atomic structure and optical properties. This part-time, fully remote role emphasizes rigorous scientific analysis and clear explanations of complex atomic-structure calculations.

You will review ab initio CI methods, analyze Yb-171 and Yb-174 data, and discuss selection rules and transitions.