Remote AMO/Optical Physics Expert - Part-Time PhD

AI Trainer Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) for a part-time contractor role. This fully remote position is open to candidates worldwide, offering 5-10+ hours per week with flexible scheduling.

You will apply your AMO expertise to train AI systems, review ab initio methods for polarizability, and guide atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 and Yb-174. No prior AI experience required; domain knowledge matters.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree 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 for ytterbium isotopes (Yb-171 and Yb-174).
• Strong ability to identify and explain sigma vs pi transitions in atomic contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights on AMO physics with emphasis on optical properties of materials.
• Review, analyze, and discuss ab initio configuration interaction methods for polarizability in atomic systems.
• Offer guidance on atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes.
• Identify and differentiate sigma and pi transitions in relevant atomic spectra and explain the principles.
• Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews, sharing concrete examples from research or projects.

Skills

AMO physics

Polarizability

Atomic-structure

Sigma vs pi transitions

Scientific communication

Education

PhD or MS in Physics

Tools

Ab initio quantum chemistry

Job description

micro1 is seeking a Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) for a part-time contractor role. This fully remote position is open to candidates worldwide, offering 5-10+ hours per week with flexible scheduling.

You will apply your AMO expertise to train AI systems, review ab initio methods for polarizability, and guide atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 and Yb-174. No prior AI experience required; domain knowledge matters.