Scientist (Theoretical Studies of Laser-Material Interactions)

Job Overview: 

• Develop modeling capabilities to investigate the interaction of laser pulses with nanostructures and nanofeatures. 
• Investigate the origin of laser induced damage in complex optical materials (gratings, multilayer dielectric coatings, meta optics, mixed materials) .
• Help develop designing criteria for next generation optical coatings with extended lifetime performance. 
• Active communication/collaboration with other internal and external groups with targeted scope of work that is relevant to LLE’s current and future needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work closely with scientist and engineers with expertise in optical design, coating fabrication, material characterization and laser damage testing.
• Interface with LLE staff while collaborating on projects and supporting facility operations.
• Communicate research results through internal reports, publish in refereed journals, and present at internal laboratory meetings and conference settings.
• Participate or lead research proposal grant seeking and writing
• Survey, study, and peer review relevant scientific literature
• Responsible for developing and maintaining computational capabilities in support of optical materials development and fabrication of coating and laser components
• Lead new projects and research within area of expertise as needs arise.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

• PhD – Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or other relevant fields
• At least 2 years from graduation of experience in research and development
• Strong publications record or equivalent experience
• Experience using multiphysics computational tools .
• Strong background in electromagnetic theory and applications.
• Research experience in the interaction of high intensity electromagnetic waves with material (propagation, energy coupling, nonlinear processes etc.) 

The applicant should submit:

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications
• at least three letters of recommendation

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 to $140,000

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates are set within the job's compensation range, and determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.