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Postdoctoral Researcher in Physics

The Air Force Institute of Technology, or AFIT, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the Air Force’s graduate school of engineering and management as well as its institution for technical professional continuing education. A component of Air University and Air Education and Training Command, AFIT is committed to providing defense-focused graduate and professional continuing education and research to sustain the technological supremacy of America’s air, space and cyber forces.

Under the guidance of a mentor at AFIT, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct experimental research in relativistic high-intensity laser-plasma interaction (LPI), high-energy density physics, high-repetition rate targets with detection and characterization of high-energy particles and radiation that are generated in such interactions. The postdoc will support the Extreme Light Laboratory (ELL) group that conducts fundamental research and applications involving high intensity LPI with broad applications that are of interest to DoD; e.g., radiation hardening. Of particular interest is probing electric and magnetic field structures generated during intense LPI, studying feasibility of developing a proton radiography source using ELL high-repetition rate laser targetry platform, and development of a machine learning (ML) platform for statistical analysis of the high volume of LPI data collected at the lab. ML will be employed to predict the influence of statistical and systematic fluctuation in laser and target parameters on LPI based x-ray, electron, proton and neutron generation. The post-doc will support funded research projects at AFIT and will help publish journal papers, participate in proposal writing and present results at conferences and meetings. 

Appointment Length
This appointment is a 12-month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

Participant Benefits
Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by AFIT. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following:

  • Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.
  • Relocation Allowance
  • Training and Travel Allowance

Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
 
Qualifications
The applicant should have knowledge and experience in experimental ultrafast laser-matter interactions. Prior work experiences in experimental high-energy density Physics, Plasma Physics and/or Laser-Based Diagnostics are desirable but not necessary. Opportunity is open only to US citizens.

Eligibility Requirements
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
  • Degree: Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 month(s).