Remote AMO/Optical Physics Expert (PhD)

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

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking a Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) for a fully remote, part-time contractor role in the United States. The specialist will contribute advanced AMO and optical materials knowledge to a targeted project, training AI systems with high-quality physical input.

Flexible 5-10+ hrs/week with after-hours availability. The role emphasizes polarizability calculations, atomic-structure work on ytterbium isotopes, and clear scientific communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights on AMO physics and optical properties of materials.
• Discuss ab initio methods for calculating polarizability in atomic systems.
• Guide atomic-structure calculations for Yb isotopes (Yb-171, Yb-174).
• Explain sigma and pi transitions in atomic contexts with physical rationale.
• Contribute to adaptive spoken AI interviews with concrete, shareable examples.

Skills

AMO physics

Optical properties

Atomic-structure calculations

Polarizability calculations

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in Physics or equivalent

Job description

RemoteJobsOne is seeking a Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) for a fully remote, part-time contractor role in the United States. The specialist will contribute advanced AMO and optical materials knowledge to a targeted project, training AI systems with high-quality physical input.

Flexible 5-10+ hrs/week with after-hours availability. The role emphasizes polarizability calculations, atomic-structure work on ytterbium isotopes, and clear scientific communication.