Postdoctoral Experimental Physicists
Livermore, CA, United States On-site
$118,594–$131,174 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
We have openings for Postdoctoral Experimental Physicists to independently execute experiments and/or to develop instrumentation in support of the Extreme Light, Matter, and Fusion (LMF) and OMEGA laser-matter research. You will plan, design, execute and oversee experiments in the fields of laser-plasma interactions, hydrodynamics, radiation transport, implosion physics, material strength and nuclear physics. These positions are in the High Energy Density (HED) Scientific & Technology (S&T) Program within the Extreme Light, Matter, and Fusion (LMF) Principal Associate Directorate (PAD). This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
What you'll bring
- PhD in plasma physics, hydrodynamics, shock physics, spectroscopy, condensed matter, nuclear physics, dynamic material science, or a related discipline.
- Experience in experimental physics in one or more of the following areas: laser-plasma interactions, hydrodynamics, radiation-driven hydrodynamics, radiation transport, condensed matter, nuclear physics, or high energy density experiments.
- Comprehensive analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with x-ray, optical, charged particle, or nuclear diagnostics, including their development, calibration, or fielding, and associated analysis techniques.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills to author technical and scientific reports, publications, and invited papers, and deliver scientific presentations.
- Effective interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate and work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform independent research.
- Experience with lasers, pulsed-power sources, high-density plasma interactions, and/or conducting high energy density experiments.