Physics Expert PhD – Remote

RemoteJobsOne; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 138,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is looking for a Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) for a fully remote, contractor role. The schedule is 5-10+ hours per week with flexible after-hours options, and you will help train AI systems using your domain knowledge.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced Physics degree, have hands-on ab initio CA/CI polarizability experience, and can clearly explain atomic-structure concepts for Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes to a technical audience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in AMO physics or optical properties of materials.
• Experience with ab initio quantum chemistry calculations using configuration interaction for polarizability.
• Deep understanding of atomic-structure computation techniques for ytterbium isotopes (Yb-171 and Yb-174).
• Ability to identify and explain sigma vs pi transitions in atomic contexts.
• Aptitude for clear, structured scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights on AMO physics with emphasis on optical properties of materials.
• Review ab initio methods for polarizability calculations in atomic systems.
• Guide atomic-structure calculations for Yb isotopes and related transitions.
• Explain sigma and pi transitions in atomic spectra with underlying physics.
• Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews with concrete examples from research.

Skills

AMO physics

Polarizability calculations

Ab initio quantum chemistry

Configuration interaction

Atomic-structure computations

Yb-171/Yb-174 isotopes

Spectroscopy concepts

Scientific communication

Education

Advanced degree in Physics

Tools

CI methods

Job description

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This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in 55 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, India, France, Netherlands, Singapore.

Pay: $100–$200/hr

Role Title: 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)

We are 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

1. Provide expert insights on atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, with an emphasis on the optical properties of materials.
2. Review, analyze, and discuss ab initio configuration interaction methods for calculating polarizability in atomic systems.
3. Offer guidance and critique on atomic-structure calculations, specifically for Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes.
4. Identify and differentiate between sigma and pi transitions in relevant atomic spectra, explaining underlying physical principles.
5. 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

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