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Postdoctoral Researcher

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
California, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

In this role, you will develop ultrafast fiber laser technologies, and advanced digital controls of fiber lasers and their coherent combining. This position will train under the direction and supervision of faculty mentors in preparation for academic or research careers. The Postdoctoral Fellow will explore novel methods in the field, including coherent combination of laser pulses in temporal, spectral, and spatial domains, high energy and power fiber amplification, and advanced digital controls of laser systems including using field-programmable gate array (FPGA) systems.

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What You Will Do :

  • Design and perform experiments to investigate spatial, temporal, and spectral combinations of ultrashort pulses from fiber-chirped-pulse amplifiers.
  • Study high energy and power fiber amplification.
  • Explore advanced digital controls, including using FPGA systems, for laser systems.
  • Study and apply feedback control methods to stabilize coherent combinations of ultrashort laser pulses.
  • Document and communicate the results of work in reports and oral presentations, including participation in meetings, reviews, conferences and publications in refereed journals.

What is Required :

  • PhD in Physics or Engineering, in the field of lasers, optics, or electrical engineering.
  • Experimental experience with ultrafast fiber laser systems, or digital control systems using FPGAs.
  • Ability to work closely in a team with other scientists, postdocs, graduate students and technicians.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Experience with FPGA programming.
  • Experience with modeling ultrafast laser systems.
  • Experience with machine learning.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Notes :

  • This is a full-time 2 year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
  • You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience.
  • This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
  • The monthly salary range for this position is $5,562 - $9,136 and is expected to start at $7,716 or above.
  • This position may be subject to a background check.
  • Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
  • Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism.

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