Details
Posted: 21-Apr-22
Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Required Education: Doctorate
Sector:
Government and National Lab
Work Function:
Postdoctoral Research
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. Our P-4/Thermonuclear Plasma Physics Group is seeking an Experimental High-Energy Density Physics Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct an exciting research program in support of national security and plasma/fusion-science programs at national experimental facilities.
With an extremely diverse project portfolio, the P-4 Group performs world-leading research in high-energy-density physics (HEDP), inertial confinement fusion (ICF), relativistic laser-matter interactions and discovery plasma science. We have led the development of nuclear diagnostics such as gamma and neutron detector systems deployed at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) to further our understanding of thermonuclear burn. We also study the creation of bright sources of x-rays and particles using high-intensity laser/matter interactions. As part of our team, you will:
- Collaborate with our theory and computational designers, as well as target fabrication experts, to develop new experimental platforms and test the physics models used in these research areas
- Travel to the most advance experimental facilities within the U.S., conducting independent research leading to high-impact research papers and presenting at the top international conferences
Requirements:
- PhD in physics, engineering or a closely related field, completed within the last 5 years
- Ability to carry out independent or collaborative research in experimental physics, as evidenced by at least one paper as a leading author in a peer-reviewed journal
- Sound academic training in plasma physics, fluid mechanics, nuclear physics or atomic physics
- Experience designing, fielding and analyzing experiments
- Ability to communicate both technically and interpersonally, both orally and in writing, through journal presentations, oral or poster conference presentations, etc.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with approaches and challenges of High-Energy Density Physics (HED) and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) or related science
- Familiarity with plasma diagnostics, such as imaging, spectroscopy, interferometry or nuclear measurements
- Experience using laser or pulsed-power driver facilities to conduct ICF, HED or similar experiments
- Experience with data analysis using software tools such as IDL, MATLAB or Python
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance (usually requires U.S. citizenship)
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