We have openings for Postdoctoral Researchers to independently work on light matter interactions with an emphasis on laser damage science, laser propagation, and/or materials characterization. An important aspect of the work involves the development and use of high energy laser-matter interaction experiments, laser beam propagation experiments, and/or high sensitivity optical microscopy capabilities including multimodal characterization. This position is in the Laser Material Interaction Science group of the Materials Science Division.

In this role you will

• Conduct research in laser-matter interactions and/or microscopy.
• Design and conduct complex experiments related to laser effects including laser damage and growth, laser beam propagation, and/or laser-based diagnostics and characterization.
• Engineer, construct, and modify optical apparatuses research in laser-matter interactions.
• Experience in developing various optical systems using multiple laser systems, hands-on laboratory experimentation (e.g., ability to configure automated experiments for efficient data collection), and data analysis.
• Organize, analyze, and present data from research.
• Convey capabilities and new opportunities to DOE and internal sponsors.
• Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
• Develop and present written analyses and verbal briefings that capture and communicate research results as well as periodic progress reports.
• 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.