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Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) at micro1
A specialist in atomic, molecular and optical physics takes part in a narrowly focused project on atomic and optical properties. The work covers critiquing atomic-structure calculations for ytterbium isotopes, discussing configuration interaction methods for polarizability, and telling apart sigma and pi transitions. Contributors also answer questions in adaptive spoken AI interviews, drawing on research examples they may legally share.
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What you would do
- Offer expert input on AMO physics and the optical properties of materials
- Review ab initio configuration interaction approaches to atomic polarizability
- Critique atomic-structure calculations covering the ytterbium isotopes labeled Yb-171 and Yb-174
- Take part in spoken AI interviews, answering one question at a time
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: Master's, PhD or comparable experience in physics, centered on AMO or optical properties
- Preferred: ab initio quantum chemistry experience, especially configuration interaction for polarizability
- Preferred: knowledge of atomic-structure methods for ytterbium isotopes
- Preferred: ability to explain sigma versus pi transitions
- Preferred: clear written and spoken scientific communication
Suits professionals who work in atomic or optical physics, can discuss their research aloud, and want part-time flexible hours.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials)
Role Type: Part-Time, Contractor
Location: Fully Remote, Open to candidates worlwide
Schedule: 5-10+ hrs/week. Fully flexible (Can accomodate after hours + weekends if needed)
micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) to contribute their advanced knowledge to a specialized customer project focused on atomic and optical properties. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Provide expert insights on atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics, with an emphasis on the optical properties of materials.
- Review, analyze, and discuss ab initio configuration interaction methods for calculating polarizability in atomic systems.
- Offer guidance and critique on atomic-structure calculations, specifically for Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes.
- Identify and differentiate between sigma and pi transitions in relevant atomic spectra, explaining underlying physical principles.
- Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews, responding to one question at a time and providing clear, concrete examples from legally shareable research or projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Ms,PhD or equivalent experience) in Physics, with a focus 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 as applied to 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.
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Pay and terms
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Before you apply
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People also ask
What does a PhD in physics do?
In micro1's AMO and optical properties role, a physics expert gives guidance on atomic, molecular and optical physics, critiques atomic-structure calculations for the Yb-171 and Yb-174 isotopes, discusses configuration interaction methods for polarizability, and tells sigma and pi transitions apart. You also take part in adaptive spoken AI interviews. It is remote, worldwide, at 5 to 10+ hours a week, and no AI experience is required.
How much does a PhD physicist earn?
This site does not publish market salary data for physicists, so it gives no general figure. The micro1 listing for this part-time contractor role states no pay rate and describes 5 to 10+ hours a week, fully flexible. micro1 listings state project terms, not earnings, so no yearly total can be worked out here.
Are physics PhDs employable?
Employability across the field is outside what this page can measure. What we can say is that micro1 had this AMO and optical properties role on its public job list on October 23, 2026. It is a narrow project that asks for an advanced physics degree and experience with configuration interaction polarizability work on ytterbium isotopes. Listings open and close without notice.
What jobs can you do with a PhD in physics?
This page does not survey physics careers. The micro1 listing covers one specialized option: part-time contractor work, remote and open worldwide, critiquing atomic-structure calculations and explaining sigma and pi transitions to help train AI systems. It also includes spoken AI interviews. Other employers offer different work that this page does not cover.
How much does the Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, worldwide. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Physics Expert PhD (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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