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Research Physicist

Tekla Research
Naval Research Laboratory, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2025
Must be U.S. Citizen

Clearance Required: Secret

Functional Description: Seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Physicist with a strong background in optics to conduct cutting-edge research in advanced optical materials, nonlinear optics and high-power laser physics. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that directly impacts the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team of scientists, inventing and innovating novel solutions to the most challenging problems facing naval science and technology.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan, short- and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, 401K retirement & matching, Tuition assistance program, direct deposit, leave package and 11 paid federal holidays.

Salary:

The projected salary range for this position is $145,000- $185,000; however, this is not a guarantee of salary.  Salary will be set based on experience and contractual requirements.

Salary : $145,000 - $185,000

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