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Postdoctoral Researcher

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AMERICAN VACUUM SOCIETY INC
Location
Livermore, California, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 22, 2021

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Academic / Research, Nonprofit
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Energy
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Fellowship
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SAVE X-Ray Detectors - Postdoctoral Researcher Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Application By using this feature you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy . Details Posted: June 10, 2021 Location: Livermore, California Show Map Salary: Open
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to execute experiments, develop unique diagnostics and diagnostic techniques, and lead frontier research in the area of high- energy-density (HED) and Inertial-Confinement-Fusion (ICF) physics, plasma physics and high intensity laser-matter interactions. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and dedicated person to develop, test and implement improvements for our existing and planned ultra-fast x-ray diagnostics for energies between 10-50keV. The work also involves finding and implementing new techniques as well as sources for calibration measurements. This position is in the X-ray Measurement & Diagnostic Science (Detection) group in the High Energy Density Science Section of the Physics Division.

In this role you will
  • Develop, test and implement improvements for existing and planned x-ray diagnostics and implement techniques and sources for calibration measurements.
  • Research, design and execute x-ray and laser driven experiments at the NIF, at the OMEGA laser facility, and at the on-site Jupiter laser facility.
  • Design, field, and coordinate the development of x-ray diagnostics and detectors.
  • Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
  • Author and present technical and scientific reports, presentations, and publications for internal and external audiences including the DOE community and at conferences.
  • Coordinate with engineers, technicians and people from different groups to plan and execute experimental campaigns for the HED and/or ICF programs
  • Pursue independent, but complementary, research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists, internally and externally to the laboratory.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • PhD in plasma physics, hydrodynamics, shock physics, spectroscopy, condensed matter, related field or discipline.
  • Experience in experimental physics in x-ray instrumentation and detection, plasma diagnostics, laser-plasma interactions, radiation driven hydrodynamics, applied physics, or similar area relevant to x-ray measurements and diagnostics in HED physics.
  • Comprehensive analytical skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and data analysis as well as experimental planning and design skills relevant to HED experiments.
  • Experience with computer programing in Python, Matlab, IDL, or similar data analysis techniques.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
  • Initiative, interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Ability to perform independent research.

Qualifications We Desire
  • Experience developing, calibrating and fielding x-ray, optical or nuclear diagnostics and associated analysis techniques.
  • Experience with electron optics and/or pulsed electronics
  • Experience with Monte Carlo simulations
Internal Number: 3743990000042479 About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place.Livermore's defining responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and reliability of the nation's nuclear deterrent. Yet LLNL's mission is broader than stockpile stewardship, as dangers ranging from nuclear proliferation and terrorism to energy shortages and climate change threaten national security and global stability. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. More Jobs from This Employer BACK TO TOP The AVS Career Center has listings for the latest science and engineering jobs in specialized disciplines like applied physics, astrophysics, atomic and molecular physics, mechanical engineering, plasma physics, materials science and engineering, fluid mechanics and dynamics, optics and lasers, and electrical engineering plus teaching jobs for assistant, associate, and full professor roles. Find a job here as a computational or experimental physicist, postdoctoral appointee, fellow, or researcher.
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