Remote AMO Physics Specialist — Part-Time, Flexible

YO AI Labs; Town of Schroeppel (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Physics Expert (AMO / Atomic Structure & Optical Properties) for a flexible, part-time contractor role. The position is fully remote worldwide, with 5–10+ hours per week and a highly flexible schedule.

You will contribute expert insights on atomic-structure calculations, polarizability, and optical properties within a specialized AI training project. Applicants should have advanced AMO physics expertise, experience with ab initio CI methods and Yb isotopes, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Expertise in AMO physics and atomic-structure concepts.
• Experience with ab initio CI methods and polarizability calculations.
• Familiarity with ytterbium isotopes Yb-171 and Yb-174 and spectroscopy rules.
• Strong ability to explain complex physics clearly and rigorously.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insights into AMO physics, atomic structure, spectroscopy and optical properties.
• Review ab initio CI methods for atomic polarizability calculations.
• Evaluate atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 and Yb-174.
• Analyze electronic states, energy levels, transitions and data.
• Identify sigma vs pi transitions with orbital symmetry considerations.
• Apply selection rules and dipole transitions to systems.
• Critically review reasoning, methods and results.
• Participate in adaptive spoken AI interviews with rigorous explanations.
• Provide concrete examples from shareable research or projects.

Skills

AMO physics

Ab Initio CI

Polarizability

Atomic-structure

Yb-171 / Yb-174

Quantum methods

Spectroscopy & selection rules

Sigma vs Pi transitions

Electronic structure analysis

Scientific communication

Education

Master's/PhD in Physics or related

Job description

micro1 is seeking a Physics Expert (AMO / Atomic Structure & Optical Properties) for a flexible, part-time contractor role. The position is fully remote worldwide, with 5–10+ hours per week and a highly flexible schedule.

You will contribute expert insights on atomic-structure calculations, polarizability, and optical properties within a specialized AI training project. Applicants should have advanced AMO physics expertise, experience with ab initio CI methods and Yb isotopes, and the ability to