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Scientist

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

Location

Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Open Date

Jul 08, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$100,000-$140,000 Annually

Description

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is seeking candidates for the position of Scientist in the Omega Experiments Group within the Experimental Division to lead experiments in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) and related physics on OMEGA, OMEGA EP, National Ignition Facility (NIF), and future laser facilities. Laser Direct Drive (LDD) implosions of DT cryogenic targets and focused physics experiments to establish a foundation for the pursuit of high-yield LDD using future broad bandwidth laser drivers, as well as nuclear, hydrodynamic, high-energy-density physics (HEDP) and magnetized plasma physics,



are among the Omega Experiments Group’s key research thrusts supporting the long-standing goal of inertial confinement fusion research in the United States to achieve a 1-GJ yield in a next-generation facility. The successful candidate will perform research and development for the Omega Laser Facility and future, planned experimental facilities (e.g., the OMEGA-Next facility for ICF with broad bandwidth laser drivers, the Next-Generation HED facility), and lead OMEGA DT cryogenic implosion experiments as a Principal Investigator. The research scope of this position encompasses the research, development, and use of x-ray and/or nuclear diagnostics to understand the behavior of extreme states of matter created on Omega for the ICF and HEDP research fields and to plan target physics experiments for future laser facilities under development at LLE. The position requires a candidate with expertise in x-ray and/or nuclear diagnostics who can lead technical, engineering, and scientific staff in the development, deployment, and use of novel ICF and HEDP diagnostics on Omega, a

📌 Scientist [186980] (Laskein)
🏢 U.S. Fusion Energy
📍 Laskein