Physicist (Remote)

• Role: Physicist (Remote)
• Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)
• Job Type: Contract
• Payout: $90 - $160/hour

Role Overview:

We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Physics Expert (AMO / Optical Properties of Materials) to work on a contract basis. The position is listed on the Micro1 platform and is fully remote. This role involves performing high-level quantitative analysis, modeling, and evaluations in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics and optical properties of materials to support cutting-edge AI benchmarks and scientific research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solve and formulate advanced theoretical and computational problems in AMO physics and optical material interactions.

• Evaluate, verify, and annotate complex scientific calculations and simulations for accuracy and determinism.

• Review optical models, spectroscopic data, and electromagnetic field interactions against empirical standards.

• Create rigorous rubrics and technical documentation detailing problem solutions and failure modes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional AI research teams to validate scientific reasoning in frontier LLMs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, or related field with a focus on AMO physics.

• Deep understanding of quantum optics, atomic spectroscopy, photonics, and dielectric/optical properties of materials.

• Experience using scientific modeling tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, COMSOL).

• Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and scientific technical writing skills.

• Ability to work independently on open-ended scientific evaluation problems in a remote environment.

More About the Opportunity:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading AI research organizations, contributing deep domain expertise in atomic and optical physics to advance the reasoning capabilities of foundation models.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications.

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