Physics Research Scientist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Berkeley Lab's Laser Technologies Group has an opening for a Career-Track Research Scientist position.

As a Career-Track Research Scientist, you will use your expertise in the development of advanced laser-matter interaction processes and the fabrication of next-generation optical devices. The position will focus on leveraging femtosecond laser technologies to engineer complex 3D architectures and functional optical components. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between fundamental laser physics and the realization of advanced photonic devices, ensuring the development of scalable, high-performance solutions for a variety of applications.

We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

Why join Berkeley Lab?

We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:

• Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans

• A culture where you'll belong - we are invested in our teams!

• In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.

• Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)

• Pet insurance

You will:

• Contribute to innovative research in ultrafast laser-material interactions, focusing on 3D additive manufacturing and surface fabrication

• Design and fabricate advanced optical components, including optically/electrically tunable 3D optics

• Conduct fundamental studies to unveil the mechanisms of laser-matter interactions in novel materials

• Manage work plans for multiple research tasks, lead high-throughput data collection and analysis, and implement iterative improvements to system performance.

• Develop creative resolutions to complex technical challenges involving multi-material integration.

• Apply computational analysis and multiphysics simulations to design photonic structures and interpret experimental results.

• Collaborate with internal scientists, research associates, and postdoctoral fellows to advance the group's technical capabilities.

• Contribute to or co-author the writing of technical proposals and manuscripts, and represent the Laboratory at scientific meetings and program reviews.

• Actively works to build a network of contacts and collaborators within their field of research and at funding agencies

• Prepare funding proposals

• Report research progress to funders

• Present findings at seminars and/or conferences

• Adhere to all LBNL and EH&S safety guidelines and requirements.

We are looking for:

• Advanced degree. in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related experimental field.

• Demonstrated experience in femtosecond 3D additive manufacturing techniques - including but not limited to - 3D Direct Laser Writing, Multiphoton Metal Reduction, and Laser-Induced Forward Transfer

• Experience in development of THz time domain spectroscopy systems

• Strong background in the fundamental non-linear physics and multi-photon processes underpinning ultrafast laser-matter interactions

• Experience in optics, experimental system design, and the construction of advanced optical setups

• Proficiency with advanced femtosecond 3D manufacturing processes and tubable optics fabrication

• Knowledge of hyperspectral imaging and detector requirements

• Proficiency with advanced material characterization techniques (morphological, composition, phase)

• Optics simulation knowledge, including electromagnetic simulation software and classical optics.

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and presenting.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

• Ability to publish research and present results in conferences, program reviews and DOE independent assessments

Desired skills/knowledge:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related experimental field.