Remote AMO/Optical Physics Expert (PhD) — Part-Time

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

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.