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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

Sep 09, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

100,000-140,000

Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) is seeking a Scientist in the High-Energy-Density Physics (HEDP) Experiments group to conduct innovative experimental research in HED material properties and/or atomic physics using advanced x-ray diagnostics. The successful candidate will design, lead, execute, and analyze experiments that use x-ray spectroscopy, scattering, and/or diffraction to study matter (e.g., condensed matter, warm-dense matter, dense plasmas) under extreme pressure and temperature. Research will address fundamental properties of HED matter that may include equation of state, phase transitions, electronic structure and band-gap behavior, opacity and related atomic, material, and transport properties.





The candidate should have a strong record of experimental research and scientific publication, with demonstrated experience developing or applying x-ray diagnostics to energetic-compression or other HED experiments. Extensive experience conducting experiments at high-power laser facilities and/or advanced light sources is highly desirable. Relevant facilities may include Omega, NIF, LCLS, APS, or the European XFEL. The successful candidate will work closely with experimentalists, engineers, and theorists/modelers to develop new measurement capabilities and establish a quantitative understanding of matter at extreme conditions.

Responsibilities
- Conceive, design, lead, and execute HEDP experiments using x-ray spectroscopy, scattering, diffraction, and/or related diagnostics to measure the material and/or atomic properties of matter at extreme conditions.
- Lead experimental campaigns at LLE and external high-power laser facilities or advanced light sour

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