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Posted: 22-Sep-22

Location: Washington, D.C.

Preferred Education: Doctorate

Categories:

Physics: Computational

Physics: Nuclear

Physics: Plasma

Sector:

Government and National Lab

Work Function:

Research and Development

Preferred Education:

Doctorate

The Pulsed Power Physics Branch, Plasma Physics Division at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC advances applications driven by pulsed power technologies, relevant to Departments of Defense and Energy. The Pulsed Power Physics Branch is a team of 20+ PhD physicists, engineers, and specialized pulsed power technicians residing within the Plasma Physics Division at NRL in Washington DC. We develop high-energy pulsed power systems employing capacitive and inductive energy storage to generate intense high-power, charged particle beams. Terawatt-class electrical power flow and particle beam diodes rely on the understanding of bulk plasmas and control of surfaces in the systems. We provide some of the Nation’s technological basis for intense pulsed radiation sources, high-energy-density plasma experiments, and high-power switching, advancing applications of this technology to areas such as Nuclear Weapon Effects Simulation, Science-Based Stockpile Stewardship, Electromagnetic Launchers, High-Power Microwaves, Detection of Nuclear Materials, and Inertial Confinement Fusion.

We have continuing and evolving needs for experimental plasma physicists, computational plasma physicists, pulsed power engineers, and research scientists to join the NRL Pulsed Power Physics team.  For all positions, demonstrated quality communication and writing skills, as well as interest and ability to work as a contributing team member.  Satisfactory background check is required for initial employment and a security clearance is required for continued employment. Publications and an entrepreneurial attitude are valued in our organization.  

We are seeking a Computational Plasma Physicist (entry to mid-career level) – with knowledge and experience in computationally-modeling physical aspects of pulsed power systems, electron-gas interactions, intense charged particle beam diodes, plasma radiation sources, dense plasma foci, validating simulations with experimental data.  PhD in plasma physics or similar degree desired.

Positions open to U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents with a green card. Travel ~4 weeks per year; telework allowed 1 day per week average; government, contractor, or post-doctoral positions available.  See NRL and Plasma Physics Division websites for more information.

About U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory provides the advanced scientific capabilities required to bolster our country’s position of global naval leadership. Here, in an environment where the nation’s best scientists and engineers are inspired to pursue their passion, everyone is focused on research that yields immediate and long-range applications in the defense of the United States.

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