Postdoctoral Fellow (LIBS-Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy)

Berkeley Lab - California - Berkeley Lab is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join their Laser Technologies Group! In this role, you will participate in the development of Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and Laser Ablation Molecular Spectrometry (LAMIS) for the analysis of actinides. Your research will involve testing of different pulsed lasers and spectrometers, calculation of laser-induced plasma properties, spectral line fitting and chemometrics, and interpretation of complex isotopic spectra. The goal of this project is to leverage advanced laser technologies for the development of high sensitivity technologies for the detection of isotopes in actinides. What You Will Do: Conduct advanced research on LIBS and LAMIS of actinides. Analyze complex spectra and interpretation based on physical phenomena and isotopic shifts. Design optical systems and diagnostics. Characterize the morphology of laser ablation craters and correlate with emission signals. Work with chemometrics and standardless quantification routines. Function independently and provide research support and assistance to other members of the group. Prepare and conduct technical presentations for internal and external audiences. Report research results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Carry out collaborative research with staff scientists, postdoc fellows, visiting researchers, and students. What is Required: A recent Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience with Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) and pulsed laser material interactions. Experience in optical system design. Experience with chemometrics and/or calibration-free calibration approaches. Experience with various laser ablation crater morphological chemical characterization techniques. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as an independent researcher and as a member of a diverse research team, collaborating toward goals, solving problems, and developing scientific ideas. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to author technical and/or scientific writing and present work in conference and review meetings What We Prefer: Experience with ultrafast lasers. Experience with design and implementation of in situ diagnostics of laser-induced plasmas . Experience with actinides and/or spectroscopy in nuclear security applications. For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2020 with the following application materials: Cover Letter - Describe your interest in this position and the relevance of your background. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume. Notes: This is a full time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 1 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 4 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salaries for postdoctoral positions depend on years of experience post-degree and are predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment. Work will be performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. 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