AMO Physics Expert — Remote Part-Time (Atomic Structure)

YO AI Labs; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time contractor

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking a Physics Expert (AMO / Atomic Structure & Optical Properties) for a part-time contractor role. Fully remote, worldwide, with flexible 5–10+ hours per week.

You will evaluate complex AMO physics problems, review CI methods, and discuss atomic polarizability and Yb-171/Yb-174 calculations with rigor. No AI experience required; your advanced physics expertise drives the work, including detailed spectroscopic analysis and transition rule discussions.

Qualifications

• Specialization in AMO physics, atomic structure, quantum chemistry, or optical physics.
• Hands-on experience with ab initio atomic-structure or quantum-chemistry calculations.
• Strong understanding of CI methods and polarizability calculations.
• Experience with ytterbium (Yb) atomic systems, especially Yb-171 and Yb-174.
• Knowledge of atomic spectroscopy, transitions, angular momentum, and parity.
• Ability to distinguish and explain σ and π transitions using orbital symmetry.

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.
• Explain selection rules and sigma/pi transitions with orbital symmetry.
• Apply electric-dipole transitions, parity, and angular momentum concepts to systems.
• Critically review methods, results, and reasoning in publications/ simulations.
• Participate in adaptive spoken AI interviews with clear explanations.
• Provide examples from legally shareable research or projects.

Skills

AMO / Atomic Physics

Ab Initio CI

Atomic Polarizability Calculations

Atomic-Structure Calculations

Yb-171 / Yb-174

Quantum Mechanical Methods

Atomic Spectroscopy & Selection Rules

Sigma/Pi Transitions

Electronic Structure & Energy Levels

Scientific Communication

Education

Master's/PhD in Physics or equivalent

Job description

YO AI Labs is seeking a Physics Expert (AMO / Atomic Structure & Optical Properties) for a part-time contractor role. Fully remote, worldwide, with flexible 5–10+ hours per week.

You will evaluate complex AMO physics problems, review CI methods, and discuss atomic polarizability and Yb-171/Yb-174 calculations with rigor. No AI experience required; your advanced physics expertise drives the work, including detailed spectroscopic analysis and transition rule discussions.