What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experimental Plasma Physics Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Physics World?
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What You Will Do
The P-4 Thermonuclear Plasma Physics Group is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position in experimental high-energy-density (HED) physics.
The P-4 Plasma Physics group conducts a broad range of research, including hydrodynamics, radiation transport, opacity, radiation hydrodynamics, inertial confinement fusion (ICF), magneto-inertial fusion, and magnetized fusion energy in support of the laboratory. We perform experiments on large- and small-scale experimental facilities, including the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the OMEGA laser facility at the University of Rochester, the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the Advanced Photon Source, and other facilities around the world.
For this position, we will try to match candidate skills with available projects. Depending on the project, this position will include fielding experiments at OMEGA and/or NIF, data analysis, and diagnostic development in support of our ICF and HED experiments.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Note To Applicants
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
What You Will Do
The P-4 Thermonuclear Plasma Physics Group is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position in experimental high-energy-density (HED) physics.
The P-4 Plasma Physics group conducts a broad range of research, including hydrodynamics, radiation transport, opacity, radiation hydrodynamics, inertial confinement fusion (ICF), magneto-inertial fusion, and magnetized fusion energy in support of the laboratory. We perform experiments on large- and small-scale experimental facilities, including the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the OMEGA laser facility at the University of Rochester, the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the Advanced Photon Source, and other facilities around the world.
For this position, we will try to match candidate skills with available projects. Depending on the project, this position will include fielding experiments at OMEGA and/or NIF, data analysis, and diagnostic development in support of our ICF and HED experiments.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Ability to carry out independent and collaborative research in experimental physics or a very closely related discipline.
- Ability to communicate both technically and interpersonally both orally and in writing. Examples include but are not limited to journal presentations, technical reports, oral or poster conference presentations, public speaking, and classes taught.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality research, technical and scientific excellence, professional integrity, and personal initiative.
- Ability and willingness to obtain a U.S. DOE Q clearance Education/Experience: A Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field, completed within the last five years.
- Familiarity with approaches and challenges of High Energy Density Physics (HED) and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
- Experience using laser or pulsed-power driver facilities to conduct ICF or HED experiments.
- Familiarity with plasma diagnostics, including, but not limited to, imaging, spectroscopy, interferometry, or nuclear measurements.
- Experience with data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or machine learning
Note To Applicants
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
