Postdoc opening for outdoor filamentation and air waveguiding
- Req. Number: IRC134155
- Organization : C-PCS/Physical Chem & Applied Spectroscopy
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
We are looking for outstanding candidates to fill multiple openings for experimental postdoctoral research associate positions in application of nonlinear optics and related phenomena toward remote sensing and spectroscopy. The postdoc projects comprise a multidisciplinary collaboration between scientists spanning several divisions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as well as partner institutions. The candidate will additionally engage with the larger, diverse team of LANL scientists and external collaborators. The successful candidate(s) will design and conduct indoor standoff sensing and spectroscopy employing air waveguiding using ultrafast laser systems and participate in outdoor, remote-scale implementation of this technology. The candidate will navigate various spectroscopic techniques, such as laser-induced breakdown, ultraviolet-visible, and infrared/Raman/vibrational spectroscopies. The candidate will be expected to operate and maintain multiple high-power/intense, short-pulse and ultrafast laser systems on a daily basis.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Must have received a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field within the last five years or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php
Notes to Applicants: In addition to applying online on the LANL jobs site qualified candidates can email a copy of your CV and cover letter, or any questions to Patrick Skrodzki (pskrodzk@lanl.gov) and/or Maksim Livshits (mlivshits@lanl.gov).
Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
Our generous benefits package includes:
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position may be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug r.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a
protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed
to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to
participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
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Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
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Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
• Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
• Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
• Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated
We are looking for outstanding candidates to fill multiple openings for experimental postdoctoral research associate positions in application of nonlinear optics and related phenomena toward remote sensing and spectroscopy. The postdoc projects comprise a multidisciplinary collaboration between scientists spanning several divisions at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as well as partner institutions. The candidate will additionally engage with the larger, diverse team of LANL scientists and external collaborators. The successful candidate(s) will design and conduct indoor standoff sensing and spectroscopy employing air waveguiding using ultrafast laser systems and participate in outdoor, remote-scale implementation of this technology. The candidate will navigate various spectroscopic techniques, such as laser-induced breakdown, ultraviolet-visible, and infrared/Raman/vibrational spectroscopies. The candidate will be expected to operate and maintain multiple high-power/intense, short-pulse and ultrafast laser systems on a daily basis.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Strong hands-on, experimental background in one of these areas: ultrafast lasers and optics, nonlinear optics and related phenomena, e.g. filamentation, intense laser-matter interactions, spectroscopies and remote sensing
- Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex experiments
- Record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Communication skills as evidenced by oral presentations at conferences
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic team environment
Education: Must have received a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field within the last five years or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working with high-power, intense ultrafast laser systems (such as Ti:Sa, YAG multi-pass, or regenerative laser systems), alignment of optical systems and/or computer interfacing to instruments and detectors.
- Experience with Labview, Matlab and/or Python programming.
Work Location: The work location for this position has the potential for remote work. Remote work is defined as working offsite that is greater than 2 hours of the Laboratory location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php
Notes to Applicants: In addition to applying online on the LANL jobs site qualified candidates can email a copy of your CV and cover letter, or any questions to Patrick Skrodzki (pskrodzk@lanl.gov) and/or Maksim Livshits (mlivshits@lanl.gov).
Where You Will Work
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position may be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug r.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a
protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed
to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to
participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
• Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
• Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
• Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated
Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:
• Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.
• From here, you will establish an account with username and password
How to Apply: How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
• Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account. Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
• Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
• Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
• Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated
