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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

Apr 15, 2026

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$100,000-$140,000 Annually

Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The High-Energy-Density Physics Theory Group at LLE is seeking an outstanding computational and theoretical scientist to conduct rigorous, high-impact research in high-energy-density (HED) science relevant to inertial confinement fusion (ICF), the Stockpile Stewardship Program (SSP), and fundamental science. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to ongoing efforts to develop (i) the finite-element, mixed deterministic–stochastic density functional theory (DFT) code MELIORA and (ii) LLE’s next-generation opacity code for HED plasmas, ROCSTAR. Candidates must have solid experience in computational physics and experimental modeling, as well as solid programming skills in C++ and/or Fortran 90.



The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational physics, condensed matter physics, quantum chemistry, plasma physics, materials science, and/or atomic and molecular physics.

Responsiblities
- Take a leading role in developing LLE’s DFT code MELIORA using modern software engineering, coding, and testing practices
- Enable MELIORA for efficient and accurate quantum molecular dynamics (QMD) simulations of dynamical materials over a wide range of densities and temperatures
- Develop time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) capabilities in MELIORA and apply them to study dynamical properties of HED materials
- Assist in the development of LLE’s next-generation opacity code ROCSTAR for HED plasmas
- Perform ROCSTAR calculations and validation against benchmarking experiments
- Collaborate with experimentalists at LLE and partner institutions to benchmark MELIORA and ROCSTAR against high-precision

📌 Scientist [181815] (Laskein)
🏢 U.S. Fusion Energy
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