Job Description The Extreme Light, Matter, and Fusion (LMF) Directorate has an opening for a full-time fixed term
Laser Science and Technology Academic Graduate Appointee to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You will be provided with research opportunities across a broad array of disciplines within lasers, optical engineering, computational physics, and nonlinear optics.
In this role, you will- Collaborate with scientists conducting research in the areas of high energy, high peak power and high repetition rate laser design and operations.
- Assist with computational and modeling tasks using the comprehensive beam propagation modeling tool developed in-house, Virtual Beamline ++.
- Present research results in team meetings, scientific meetings, peer reviews, and publications with guidance from senior staff.
- Successfully work as part of an interdisciplinary team on research activities under minimal supervision.
- Support scientists in the use of VBL++ for various applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications - Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Foundation in data reduction and manipulation, image processing, numerical methods and/or scientific programming languages (Python, MATLAB, etc.).
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to deliver a high quality, polished product in a timely manner.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively in an interdisciplinary team of scientists.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Qualifications We Desire- Demonstrated theoretical and/or experimental research experience.
- Theoretical and/or experimental background in lasers and optics.
- Experience with nonlinear optical phenomena.
- Experience working with LaTeX and/or Confluence.
Pay Range$70,308 - $111,384 Annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Additional Information #LI-Onsite
Position InformationThis is a one-year Academic Graduate Appointee, open to those who have been awarded a degree at the time of the employment offer.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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