We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced Physics Experts in condensed matter physics and magnetic materials with strong expertise in magnetic structure factors, propagation-vector analysis, magnetic space groups, neutron scattering, BNS notation, AFM/FM phase classification, birefringence, and magneto-optic phenomena.
Selected professionals will contribute to a research-level project focused on magnetic ordering, symmetry, neutron-diffraction interpretation, and the relationship between experimental signatures and underlying magnetic structure.
No prior experience in AI is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Magnetic Structure & Symmetry Analysis
- Analyse magnetic structure factors and propagation vectors in ordered magnetic systems
- Classify antiferromagnetic, ferromagnetic, and related magnetic phases
- Identify and validate magnetic space groups using symmetry-based reasoning
- Apply BNS notation and maintain consistency between symmetry descriptions, propagation vectors, and magnetic structures
- Use references such as MAGNDATA where appropriate
- Neutron Scattering & Experimental Interpretation
- Analyse neutron-diffraction data, magnetic Bragg peaks, and scattering signatures
- Assess whether experimental observations support proposed magnetic structures
- Connect scattering features with moment configurations and ordering patterns
- Compare competing magnetic-structure models for physical and symmetry consistency
- Identify inconsistencies between theoretical predictions and experimental data
- Optical Effects & Research Evaluation
- Evaluate birefringence and magneto-optic Kerr effect signatures associated with magnetic ordering
- Relate optical responses to magnetic structure and symmetry
- Distinguish magnetic from non-magnetic contributions where relevant
- Review theoretical and experimental analyses for technical accuracy
- Provide precise, defensible written feedback on magnetic-structure interpretations
Ideal Profile
- PhD or equivalent research experience in condensed matter physics, magnetism, or a closely related field
- Strong expertise in magnetic structure factor calculations and propagation-vector analysis
- Practical experience with magnetic symmetry, phase identification, and magnetic space groups
- Strong working knowledge of BNS notation and familiarity with MAGNDATA
- Experience with neutron scattering or neutron diffraction
- Strong understanding of antiferromagnetic and ferromagnetic ordering
- Ability to interpret magnetic-structure data and connect experimental signatures with microscopic models
- Familiarity with birefringence and magneto-optic Kerr effect measurements is highly valuable
- Strong analytical and scientific-writing skills
- No prior AI-training or model-evaluation experience is required
Engagement Details
- Independent contractor engagement
- Fully remote
- Compensation: $80–$160/hour
- Work will involve magnetic structure factor calculations, propagation-vector analysis, magnetic space group identification, AFM/FM phase classification, neutron scattering, BNS notation, MAGNDATA, birefringence, and MOKE interpretation
- Assignments may involve theoretical magnetic structures, neutron-diffraction data, symmetry classifications, optical signatures, and research-level technical evaluation
- Project scope, workload, material systems, and evaluation standards may evolve depending on project requirements
- Work must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, research institution, laboratory, collaborator, or other third party
About the Platform
- This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC
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