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University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Location

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Open Date

Jul 07, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$100,000-$140,000 Annually

Description

The University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) seeks an outstanding experimental scientist to join the Relativistic Plasma Physics Experiments (RLX) Group within the Plasma and Ultrafast Laser Science and Engineering (PULSE) Division.

The successful candidate will develop and lead a research program focused on the interaction of high-intensity, short-pulse lasers with matter and the creation, diagnosis, and application of relativistic plasmas. This position offers the chance to conduct forefront experiments on the OMEGA EP, MTW, and MTW-OPAL laser systems while collaborating with scientists across LLE's plasma physics, high-energy-density science, inertial fusion energy, and ultrafast laser programs.

Research Areas





The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To Establish An Internationally Recognized Research Program In One Or More Of The Following Areas

Short-pulse laser–matter interactions, including laser energy deposition, hot-electron generation and transport, refluxing, scattering processes, and hydrodynamic evolution.
Development and application of advanced diagnostics to characterize relativistic plasma conditions and energy coupling mechanisms.
Bright x-ray source development for high-energy-density science, opacity measurements, laboratory astrophysics, and fusion-energy applications.
Fundamental studies of relativistic plasma physics relevant to particle acceleration, radiation generation, and extreme states of matter.
Experimental validation of simulation and modeling tools used to predict laser-plasma interaction and energy transport in high-energy-density plasmas.
Development of novel experimental platforms leveraging advanced la

📌 Scientist [186981] (Laskein)
🏢 U.S. Fusion Energy
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