Laser Postdoctoral Researcher - Advanced Photon Technologies
Core
Conduct research and development of advanced solid-state laser technology, ultra-fast lasers, and high-energy systems for inertial fusion energy and EUV generation.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Experimentalist)
Builds
High-repetition-rate long- and short-pulsed laser systems, laser and optical diagnostics, and innovative component demonstrations.
Domain
High Energy Density Physics / Inertial Fusion Energy / Laser Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental design and execution, high-energy solid-state laser operation, short pulse laser technology, frequency conversion, non-linear optics, fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, short pulse laser diagnostics, plasma physics, statistical and computational data analysis, peer-reviewed publication
Preferred skills
J-class solid-state laser design and operation, high density plasma interactions, optoelectronic device simulation, optical system design and analysis, electromagnetic field simulation, CAD-based mechanical design, test equipment control and automation software development
Technologies
LaserMOD, LASTIP, PICS3D, Silvaco, Zemax, Code V, OSLO, FRED, LightTools, ASAP, COMSOL, ANSYS, FIMMWave, BeamPROP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design, build, test, field, and commission laser systems, components, and diagnostics; analyze experimental and simulation data; present findings through reports and visualizations; conceive and execute independent research projects; publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences
Seniority
Postdoctoral, independent researcher