Postdoc: Laser-Driven Radiography Probe Beams

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in the P-4 Thermonuclear Plasma Physics Group. The successful candidate will develop and characterize short-pulse laser accelerated probe beams for radiography, lead laser-radiography platforms at Omega and other facilities, and create diagnostics to characterize particle sources.

The role requires working at LANL in Los Alamos, NM, with potential 24/7 shift obligations. U.S.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out independent and collaborative research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to quality research, integrity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize short-pulse laser accelerated probe beams for radiography.
• Lead the development of laser-radiography platforms at the Omega Laser Facility and other short-pulse lasers.
• Design and deploy diagnostics to characterize particle sources.

Skills

Independent research

Scientific communication

Quality-focused work

Q clearance/US citizenship readiness

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in the P-4 Thermonuclear Plasma Physics Group. The successful candidate will develop and characterize short-pulse laser accelerated probe beams for radiography, lead laser-radiography platforms at Omega and other facilities, and create diagnostics to characterize particle sources.

The role requires working at LANL in Los Alamos, NM, with potential 24/7 shift obligations. U.S.