Postdoc: Plasma & Radiation Transport Research

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Relocation assistance

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct research on electromagnetic and plasma responses to radiation. The role spans theory to experiment, including large-scale simulations and reduced-dimension models, with access to Saturn, Z-machine, and NIF facilities for radiation experiments.

The candidate will work in a collaborative team, publish results, and present at conferences while traveling as needed. Onsite work is required for this position.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Knowledge of electromagnetics, plasma physics, or radiation transport.
• Strong publication record and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE clearance.
• Experience with Python or similar scripting language.
• Experience with radiation testing devices or materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and simulations to study x-ray interactions with gases and solids.
• Collaborate with teams performing radiation experiments at leading facilities.
• Document findings in internal reports and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Communicate new insights to internal and external stakeholders; travel for meetings and conferences.
• Work onsite to support access to Sandia's facilities and programs.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Plasma physics

Radiation transport

Python

Analytical skills

DOE clearance readiness

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct research on electromagnetic and plasma responses to radiation. The role spans theory to experiment, including large-scale simulations and reduced-dimension models, with access to Saturn, Z-machine, and NIF facilities for radiation experiments.

The candidate will work in a collaborative team, publish results, and present at conferences while traveling as needed. Onsite work is required for this position.