Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials)

Executive Staff Recruiters / ESR Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Executive Staff Recruiters / ESR Healthcare seeks a Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) to contribute to a specialized client project. Fully remote, open to candidates worldwide, part-time contractor, 5-10+ hours per week with flexible scheduling.

You will apply advanced AMO physics to review ab initio configuration interaction methods for polarizability, advise on atomic-structure calculations for Yb isotopes, and explain sigma versus pi transitions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics with AMO focus or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ab initio quantum chemistry calculations and configuration interaction approaches to polarizability.
• Deep understanding of atomic-structure computation techniques for ytterbium isotopes (Yb-171, Yb-174).
• Ability to identify sigma vs pi transitions in atomic spectra and explain underlying physics.
• Strong written and verbal scientific communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights on AMO physics with emphasis on optical properties of materials.
• Review and discuss ab initio configuration interaction methods for polarizability in atomic systems.
• Guide atomic-structure calculations for Yb isotopes (Yb-171 and Yb-174).
• Differentiate sigma and pi transitions in atomic spectra and explain principles.
• Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews with clear, concrete examples from research.

Skills

AMO physics

Optical properties

Polarizability

Atomic-structure concepts

Scientific communication

Education

Advanced Physics degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Configuration interaction methods

Ab initio calculations

Atomic-structure calculations

Job description

Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials)

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Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials)

Role Type: Part-Time, Contractor

Location: Fully Remote, Open to candidates worlwide

Schedule: 5-10+ hrs/week. Fully flexible (Can accomodate after hours + weekends if needed)

micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) to contribute their advanced knowledge to a specialized customer project focused on atomic and optical properties. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Provide expert insights on atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, with an emphasis on the optical properties of materials.
• Review, analyze, and discuss ab initio configuration interaction methods for calculating polarizability in atomic systems.
• Offer guidance and critique on atomic-structure calculations, specifically for Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes.
• Identify and differentiate between sigma and pi transitions in relevant atomic spectra, explaining underlying physical principles.
• Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews, responding to one question at a time and providing clear, concrete examples from legally shareable research or projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Ms,PhD or equivalent experience) in Physics, with a focus on AMO physics or optical properties of materials.
• Proven experience with ab initio quantum chemistry calculations, specifically configuration interaction approaches to polarizability.
• Deep understanding of atomic-structure computation techniques, particularly as applied to ytterbium isotopes (Yb-171 and Yb-174).
• Strong capability to identify and explain sigma vs pi transitions in atomic contexts.
• Demonstrated aptitude for clear, structured written and verbal scientific communication.