Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
national security
ExperimentalDynamicMaterialsPostdoctoralResearcher
“Experimental Dynamic Materials - Postdoctoral Researcher at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Skills: Experimental laser-driven, dynamic compression research, Structural and bulk temperature measurements under extreme conditions, Temperature determination and in situ X-ray diffraction in extreme states, High energy density science objectives, High Energy Density experiments. Conduct experimental laser-driven, dynamic compression research with emphasis on structural and bulk temperature mea”
What You'll Achieve.
Advance science and technology to strengthen U. S. security and promote global stability; Take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow; Make a real impact; Support a range of high energy density science objectives; Maintain professional and institutional visibility; Reliable state and material property extraction
Industry & Context.
Produce solutions to scientific and technical problems
Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112, Pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, Restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas, May be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a closely related field, Documented publication record in peer-reviewed literature, Experience presenting research results to scientific audiences, Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: condensed matter physics, plasma physics, high pressure physics, X-ray diagnostics, optical diagnostics, or HED experiments, Ability to perform independent research, Ability to find innovative solutions, Ability to rapidly learn new techniques, Ability to produce solutions to scientific and technical problems, Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to work in a multidisciplinary team environment, Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to author technical and scientific reports and publications, Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to deliver scientific presentations, Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams
Nice to Have
Knowledge of condensed matter and/or high energy density (HED) physics, Experience with scientific data analysis using Python or similar tools, Experience with data reduction for x-ray and optical diagnostics, Experience with diffraction analysis, Experience with EXAFS, Experience with IXS processing, Experience developing new experimental techniques and/or algorithms to understand matter in new regimes
What You'll Do.
Conduct experimental laser-driven
dynamic compression research with emphasis on structural and bulk temperature measurements under extreme conditions
Participate in the conception
and evaluation of laser-driven experiments to study the physics of HED matter
implement and optimize techniques for bulk temperature determination at extreme conditions
Develop and implement innovative measurement and analysis methods for in situ X-ray diffraction at extreme conditions
and propose novel experiments at major user facilities
Develop data processing workflows to reduce measurements
validate results across diagnostics
and quantify uncertainties for reliable state and material property extraction
Document and publish research in peer-reviewed journals
Present results at conferences
and technical meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of an interdisciplinary team of experimental physicists, materials scientists, and optical/x-ray diagnosticians; Collaborate effectively and communicate well within large, multidisciplinary teams; Work effectively in collaborative teams
Communication Scope
Proficient verbal and written communication skills; Author technical and scientific reports and publications; Deliver scientific presentations
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