AMO Physicist for AI Training

Role Overview

Apply advanced AMO physics expertise to help train next-generation AI systems through specialized work on atomic and optical properties. This fully remote, part-time independent contractor role values deep domain knowledge, and no prior AI experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert input on atomic, molecular, and optical physics, with emphasis on optical properties of materials.
• Review, analyze, and discuss ab initio configuration interaction methods for calculating polarizability in atomic systems.
• Advise on and critique atomic-structure calculations for ytterbium isotopes Yb-171 and Yb-174.
• Identify and distinguish sigma and pi transitions in relevant atomic spectra, including the underlying physical principles.
• Participate in adaptive spoken AI interviews, answering one question at a time and sharing clear, concrete examples from legally shareable research or projects.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics, such as an MS or PhD, or equivalent experience, focused on AMO physics or optical properties of materials.
• Experience with ab initio quantum chemistry calculations, particularly configuration interaction approaches to polarizability.
• Strong knowledge of atomic-structure computation techniques for Yb-171 and Yb-174.
• Ability to identify and explain sigma versus pi transitions in atomic contexts.
• Clear, structured written and verbal scientific communication skills.

Work Terms

• Part-time independent contractor engagement.
• Fully remote and open to candidates worldwide.
• Flexible commitment of 5 to 10 or more hours per week, with after-hours and weekend availability accommodated where needed.

Compensation

$100 to $200 per hour.