Physics Expert (Condensed Matter / Magnetic Materials)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
PhD
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$80–$160/hr
Actively Hiring
10 openings
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Role Title: Physics Expert (Condensed Matter / Magnetic Materials) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Physics Experts (Condensed Matter / Magnetic Materials) to contribute to a leading-edge research opportunity focused on magnetic space groups, neutron scattering, BNS notation, and the physical signatures of magnetic order. 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
- Analyze and interpret magnetic structure factors, utilizing propagation-vector methodologies and advanced symmetry concepts in condensed matter physics.
- Identify and classify magnetic phases (AFM, FM, and related types) using both theoretical and experimental data, including neutron diffraction results.
- Curate and validate magnetic space group assignments with reference to established datasets such as MAGNDATA, ensuring robust correlation with BNS notation conventions.
- Evaluate birefringence and magneto-optic Kerr effect (MOKE) signatures for selected materials, connecting optical phenomena to underlying magnetic structure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced academic background (PhD or equivalent research experience) in condensed matter physics, with a specialization in magnetism or related fields.
- Demonstrated proficiency in magnetic structure factor calculations, propagation-vector analysis, and symmetry-based phase identification.
- Direct experience classifying magnetic space groups, with hands-on familiarity with MAGNDATA and BNS notation.
- Strong knowledge of neutron scattering techniques for magnetic structure determination.
- Ability to connect experimental signatures (e.g., birefringence, MOKE) to underlying physical mechanisms.
Requirements
- Physics
- magnetic structure factor calculations
- propagation-vector analysis
- magnetic space group identification (MAGNDATA)
- AFM/FM phase classification
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret magnetic structure factors, utilizing propagation-vector methodologies and advanced symmetry concepts in condensed matter physics.
- Identify and classify magnetic phases (AFM, FM, and related types) using both theoretical and experimental data, including neutron diffraction results.
- Curate and validate magnetic space group assignments with reference to established datasets such as MAGNDATA, ensuring robust correlation with BNS notation conventions.
- Evaluate birefringence and magneto-optic Kerr effect (MOKE) signatures for selected materials, connecting optical phenomena to underlying magnetic structure.
Why this role
The Physics Expert (Condensed Matter / Magnetic Materials) role at micro1 pays $80-$160 per hour for researchers who can run magnetic structure factor calculations, propagation-vector analysis and magnetic space group identification using MAGNDATA. The project centers on magnetic space groups, neutron scattering and BNS notation, so classifying antiferromagnetic versus ferromagnetic phases accurately is core to the work. This role is built for someone already doing condensed matter research in magnetism rather than general solid-state physics.
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Physics, magnetic structure factor calculations, propagation-vector analysis, and magnetic space group identification (MAGNDATA) are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
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