Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers who engage advocate and contribute to building an inclusive culture and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.
Pay Range
$153210 - $196788 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education experience the external labor market and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Laser-Plasma Computational Scientist to perform simulations in support of experiments and lead frontier research in the areas of high-energy density physics and inertial fusion energy research. Areas of active research are high intensity laser-plasma interactions plasma acceleration of particles and high-energy density physics. This position is in the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science Directorate.
In this role you will
- Run large-scale particle-in-cell simulations for the development of secondary particle sources.
- Participate in the planning and design of experiments at ultra-high intensity laser facilities around the world in collaboration with experimentalists at LLNL and external institutions for the demonstration of very high energy electron acceleration using laser wakefield.
- Perform particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations using WarpX for laser-driven particle acceleration and laser matter interactions on high performance computing system under the direction of senior scientists.
- Assist with the implementation of relativistic implicit algorithms for particle transport in dense plasmas in PIC simulations.
- Perform proton source simulations for the proton fast ignition scheme for inertial fusion energy (IFE).
- Prepare written reports presentations and proposals for internal and external audiences including sponsors.
- Collaborate in a large interdisciplinary team to research design and develop experiments and systems to meet the priorities for current and future missions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in physics Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant experience simulating laser matter interactions using particle-in-cell (PIC) codes on high performance computing (HPC) platforms.
- Advanced knowledge in the applications of high peak power lasers and plasma physics including laser wakefield acceleration.
- Publication track record demonstrating experience writing scientific articles and presentations at conferences in the fields of plasma physics.
- Advanced experience in problem solving decision making and analytical skills.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience in scientific publications leading research initiatives estimating effort setting milestones and managing within a designated budget.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite or At Will appointment. Lab employees and external candidates may be considered for this position.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Security Clearance
None required.However if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion marital status national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity disability medical condition pregnancy protected veteran status age citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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