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Assistant Scientist

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

Location

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Open Date

Jul 17, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$82,500-110,000

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is an appointment at the University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE).

The Integrated Modeling Group in the Theory Division of the LLE is seeking an outstanding computational and theoretical scientist to conduct rigorous, high-impact research in radiation-hydrodynamic modeling and development relevant to inertial confinement fusion (ICF), high energy-density physics, and fundamental science. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to ongoing efforts in high-fidelity modeling of ICF and HED experiments on OMEGA and NIF and associated code validation; support and develop necessary improvements in LLE modeling tools, and work closely with experimental physicists to plan and execute experiments.



Candidates must have strong experience in computational physics and experimental modeling, as well as solid programming skills in C++, Fortran, or other modern programming languages. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational physics, radiation hydrodynamics, and plasma physics.

Responsibilities

Design and model radiation hydrodynamic modeling ICF and HED experiments conducted on the OMEGA and NIF laser systems
Contribute to the development of current physics capabilities for LLE’s radiation-hydrodynamics codes
Collaborate with experimentalists at LLE and partner institutions in the NNSA national-lab complex
Publish research results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Advise graduate and undergraduate students conducting computational ICF research

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Ph D in physics, computational physics, astrophysics, HED physics,

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