Remote Atomic, Molecular & Optical (AMO) Materials Physics Researcher (PhD) — ActiveHired Talent Bench

ActiveHired is expanding its remote specialist bench with a Remote Atomic, Molecular & Optical (AMO) Materials Physics Researcher (PhD) — ActiveHired Talent Bench at $100 - $200/hour. Contributors work asynchronously from home across major English-speaking countries, translating real-world workflows in Physics, ab initio configuration interaction for polarizability, atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 / Yb-174, sigma vs pi transition identification into high-signal training examples and multi-step evaluation criteria for enterprise AI models.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in adaptive, spoken AI interviews, responding to one question at a time and providing clear, concrete examples from legally shareable research or projects.
• Demonstrated professional or academic background in Physics, ab initio configuration interaction for polarizability, atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 / Yb-174, sigma vs pi transition identification.
• Strong analytical reasoning and ability to articulate complex concepts clearly in written English.
• High attention to detail when reviewing technical or domain-specific documentation.
• Self-motivated and reliable within an asynchronous remote work environment.
• 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.

Skills & Experience Needed

• Compensation Band: $100 - $200/hour
• Work Location: Remote (100% Remote / Asynchronous Flexibility)
• Available Openings: 10 open positions
• Core Competencies: Physics, ab initio configuration interaction for polarizability, atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 / Yb-174, sigma vs pi transition identification
• 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.
• Comprehensive command of atomic-structure computation techniques, particularly as applied to ytterbium isotopes (Yb-171 and Yb-174).

Remuneration & Remote Setup

• Compensation Rate: $100 - $200/hour (contract specialist remuneration)
• Work Arrangement: 100% Remote / Work From Home
• Eligible Remote Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Core Competencies: Physics, ab initio configuration interaction for polarizability, atomic-structure calculations for Yb-171 / Yb-174, sigma vs pi transition identification
• Hiring Agency: ActiveHired

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