Physicist (AMO)
Crossing Hurdles · United States · 3 days ago
RemoteRemoteAnalyst$80–$160/hrContract
Contract role, remote, 10–40 hrs/week, $80–$160/hour.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert insights on atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, focusing on optical properties of materials.
- Review and analyze ab initio configuration interaction methods for calculating polarizability in atomic systems.
- Offer guidance on atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes.
- Identify and differentiate between sigma and pi transitions in atomic spectra.
- Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews, providing examples from legally shareable research.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD or equivalent experience) in Physics, focusing 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 capability to identify and explain sigma vs pi transitions in atomic contexts.
- Demonstrated aptitude for clear, structured written and verbal scientific communication.