Postdoc: Ultrafast Lasers & X-Ray Diagnostics

Colorado State University; Fort Collins, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a Post-doctoral researcher to advance laser diagnostics in fusion-relevant experiments at the ATLAS facility on the Foothills campus. The role emphasizes laser-matter interactions, optical metrology, and x-ray diagnostics in high energy density plasmas.

You will design and calibrate optical diagnostics, mentor students, collaborate with ALEPH/ATLAS members, and contribute to papers and conferences as part of a dynamic research team.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics with x-ray diagnostics and laser experience.
• Strong publication record and conference presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laser-matter diagnostics for high-energy-density experiments.
• Design, implement, and calibrate optical and x-ray diagnostics.
• Collaborate with the ATLAS ALEPH team and mentor students.
• Publish papers and present results at conferences.

Skills

Laser diagnostics

X-ray diagnostics

Optical metrology

Ultrafast lasers

Mentoring students

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Tools

X-ray imaging

Optical metrology

Job description

Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a Post-doctoral researcher to advance laser diagnostics in fusion-relevant experiments at the ATLAS facility on the Foothills campus. The role emphasizes laser-matter interactions, optical metrology, and x-ray diagnostics in high energy density plasmas.

You will design and calibrate optical diagnostics, mentor students, collaborate with ALEPH/ATLAS members, and contribute to papers and conferences as part of a dynamic research team.