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Postdoctoral Researcher - Laser Scientist
Engineering | livermore, CA | 03/14/2023
Job Code: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1
Organization: Engineering
Position Type: Post Doctoral
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$108,600 - $126,720 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have multiple openings for Laser Science Postdoctoral Researchers to participate in the research and development of laser systems for isotope separation. These systems require a range of lasers – solid state and other – with important challenges in bandwidth, wavefront, timing, and alignment control. You will team with members of LLNL’s laser and separation teams to design, develop, and deploy lasers in support of Department of Energy and Department of Defense-based missions.
You will ideally have a background including hands-on experience with high power pulsed lasers as well as a doctorate degree in physics, electrical engineering, optics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field.
These positions falls within the DOD Technologies Program (DODT) of the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF&PS) Directorate.
In this role, you will
- Plan and execute laboratory experiments with a primary emphasis on scaling the average power, pulse energy, and transport and delivery of LIS laser and optical systems.
- Perform independent work on a team with LLNL scientists to design, build, and test diagnostic and control systems for lasers and sensors.
- Prepare and conduct technical presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Work within a dynamic team, including senior and junior scientists and engineers, to coordinate resources, plan experimental campaigns, document research, perform training/mentorship, provide deliverables, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results.
- Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of researchers.
- Participate in preparing proposal applications.
- Specify and procure specialty laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Adhere to strict laboratory safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, optics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field.
- Understanding of, and experience with, optics, lasers, and laser science.
- Experience planning experimental campaigns including ability to perform as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Effective initiative and interpersonal skills ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multi-disciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports, publications, and papers, and deliver scientific presentations.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience with laser sources, with emphasis on high average-power pulsed lasers.
- Experience in engineering or physics laboratories, including data acquisition and control system development/utilization.
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art laser technologies such as solid-state fiber-based lasers.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity
- Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/our-values
- Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/employee-engagement
Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.
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