Post-Doctoral Fellow - Physics and Astronomy - Laser Optics
About The Position
This position is for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Physics and Astronomy, focusing on Laser Optics. The role involves conducting research using a laser system to study light-matter interactions, leading a project to enhance laser contrast for measuring coherence effects, and assisting faculty in mentoring students. The fellow will also be responsible for writing scientific publications and presenting findings at meetings. The position requires relocation to Utah for the duration of employment. Applicants must provide a mission alignment statement, and successful candidates who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will need a current temple recommend and must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, or Applied Physics, or Optics, completed by the start date.
- Prior physics-related research experience.
- Strong theoretical foundation in physics.
- Ability to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for electrodynamics and light propagation.
- Preferred experience with instrumentation, vacuum technology, lasers, optics.
Responsibilities
- Use a laser system and other equipment to study light-matter interactions.
- Lead a project to increase the spatial and temporal contrast of the laser to enable measurement of coherence effects in nonlinear Thomson scattering or other measurements.
- Assist faculty in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students on laser and optics-related projects.
- Write scientific publications and present at meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
