Postdoc – High-Energy-Density Research (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Medical benefits

Competitive 401k

Relocation assistance

Work-life balance amenities

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee for High-Energy-Density (HED) science, primarily located on-site in New Mexico. You will collaborate within an integrated team to plan research, analyze data, and develop new methodologies, while conducting independent work to advance HED knowledge and applications.

The role emphasizes publication, collaboration with the academic community, and hands-on experiments at major facilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related STEM conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
• Experience with high-energy-density facilities such as Z, NIF, or Omega is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of an integrated team to plan research and analyze data.
• Develop new research methodologies and publish findings.
• Use engineering/scientific methods to design experiments and evaluate results.
• Work onsite at Sandia's facilities and contribute to HED research programs.

Skills

Strong communication

HED experimental experience

Education

PhD in Physics or related STEM

Tools

X-ray spectroscopy

X-ray imaging

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee for High-Energy-Density (HED) science, primarily located on-site in New Mexico. You will collaborate within an integrated team to plan research, analyze data, and develop new methodologies, while conducting independent work to advance HED knowledge and applications.

The role emphasizes publication, collaboration with the academic community, and hands-on experiments at major facilities.