Experimental Physicist - Active Secuirty Clearance Required

We have an opening for an Experimental Physicist to independently execute experiments and/or develop instrumentation in support of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) OMEGA and other high energy density science facilities. You will plan design execute and oversee experiments in the fields of laser-plasma interactions hydrodynamics radiation transport implosion physics inertial confinement fusion inertial fusion energy material strength and nuclear physics. This position is in the High Energy Density (HED) Scientific & Technology (S&T) Program within the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science (NIF & PS) Principal Associate Directorate (PAD).

In this role you will

• Design execute and analyze complex laser and x-ray driven physics experiments on existing laser facilities (NIF OMEGA etc.).
• Collaborate in the development of nuclear particle x-ray or optical diagnostics.
• Provide solutions to complex analytical models and independently interpret experimental results.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in the development of innovative methods to support complex projects.
• Author scientific reports and provide oral presentations for internal and external scientists.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• PhD in plasma physics nuclear physics or related field or discipline or equivalent combination of education and previous relevant experience.
• Advanced scientific knowledge and experience independently designing executing and analyzing complex experiments in the areas of laser-plasma interactions hydrodynamics radiation transport implosion physics inertial confinement fusion material strength or nuclear physics.
• Advanced experience with proposing executing and leading experiments at the NIF-ARC OMEGA OMEGA-EP and Jupiter laser facilities including experience working with VisRad to assist in experimental planning and analysis.
• Advanced experience and knowledge with developing complex diagnostics image processing and data analysis including experience working with statistical methods and coding in Python Matlab and C.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary to solve complex problems and make decisions independently and under minimal direction.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment present and explain technical information author technical and scientific reports publications and invited papers (including proficiency in LaTeX) and provide advice to management.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the high energy density science aspects of inertial confinement fusion.
• Experience with long- and short-pulse laser-generated particle sources including target design considerations for controlling fluence and uniformity.
• Experience with recruiting and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

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Position Information

This is a Flexible Term appointment which is for a definite period not to exceed six years.  If final candidate is a Career Indefinite employee Career Indefinite status may be maintained (should funding allow).

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  This position requires an active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at time of hire. 

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  Remote Work :

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  Employment Type :

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