- Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Material Science or other related field.
- Academic background in lasers, optics, plasma physics, plasma diagnostics, plasma material interaction or a related field.
- Experience with intense and ultra-intense laser-plasma and laser-matter interaction, plasma diagnostics and plasma modeling.
- Experience working with ns and fs lasers.
- Experience with pump-probe experimental schemes.
- Experience with optical spectroscopy (emission (LIBS), absorption, laser-induced fluorescence).
- Experience with plasma material interaction and material characterization
- Experience in planning, constructing, and executing complex laboratory experiments using individual optical components and laboratory instruments.
- Experience with software packages such as LabVIEW or MATLAB for experiment control, numerical modeling and simulation, and data analysis.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience publishing in peer- reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Post Doctorate Research Associate - Richland, United States - Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Description
Responsibilities
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is searching for a post doctorate research assistant to perform R&D related to laser-matter interaction research, optical and charge particle diagnostics. The position requires a versatile individual with both applied/hands-on laboratory experience as well as an understanding of a broad range of knowledge involved in laser-matter interaction, laser-produced plasma evolution, optical spectroscopy and other plasma diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing experimental work related to intense and ultra-intense laser-plasma interaction. The successful candidate will also be expected to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, be self-motivated, and have excellent communication skills. The results of the successful candidate's work will be used to generate new intellectual property, presentations at national conferences, publications, and new research proposals. The ability to multitask and work both independently and in a team environment is essential. A demonstrated ability to analyze data and publish results is also required.
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Preferred Qualifications:
Not Applicable