CareerPlan

Post Doctoral Fellow - RISE Hub - Optics and optical materials

Fort Collins, COFull-time$68k2026-08-13 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Independent post-doctoral researcher developing optical diagnostics and metrology for multilayer dielectric coatings used in inertial fusion drivers.

Role type

Post-doctoral Fellow (Research Scientist)

Builds

High-power laser systems and optical enhancement cavities for inertial fusion energy

Domain

Inertial fusion energy / High-power laser physics / Optical materials

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

optical metrology, laser physics, experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing

Preferred skills

optical diagnostic instrumentation, laser-materials interactions, programming, AI/ML tools

Responsibilities

Plan and implement experiments to identify modifications in optical properties of interference coatings under intense illumination; Design and test dielectric coatings with superior lifetime; Collaborate with industry participants and group members; Write project reports and proposals for funding

Seniority

Post-doctoral Fellow, independent researcher with mentorship of students