Postdoctoral Appointee - Radiation and Fusion Target Design, Onsite

About the role

The Radiation and Fusion Target Design department at Sandia National Laboratories has an opening for a postdoctoral physicist focusing on the design of imploding targets for the Z machine. The primary focus will be on designing multi-layer Magneto-Inertial Fusion (MagLIF) targets under tailored current drive conditions.

Responsibilities

• Partner on the design and analysis of experimental campaigns at Z.
• Develop and apply multi-physics modeling tools to design and assess target concepts for Z experiments.
• Represent the research and development in the organization through publications in scientific journals and presentations at conferences.
• Collaborate as part of an integrated team to plan and execute research on magnetically driven inertial confinement fusion targets.
• Work independently to design experiments and analyze simulation and diagnostic results.
• Develop new understanding of layered target performance through computational modeling and comparison with experimental data.
• Publish findings and engage with the broader scientific community.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Astronomy, or a related discipline conferred within the last five years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the use of theory or computational tools to probe the nature of fusion-relevant plasmas.
• A technical competency in the development of high energy density experiments, demonstrated through publications in refereed journals.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through presentations at professional scientific conferences.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in multi-physics modeling tools.
• Experience with high energy density experiments.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting options.
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Additional Information

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information: This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.