Physical Science Research Professional (HEDS)
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, CA • Posted July 08, 2026
Position Overview
**Job Description**
**Position Overview:**
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Physical Science Research Professional to join the High Energy Density Science division. The division conducts research to determine the physical properties of matter in extreme conditions spanning areas of high-pressure material science, fusion plasmas to laboratory astrophysics. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research in high energy density science and will perform experiments using LCLS and high-power lasers. This may include the need to develop laser driven particle sources and study their interactions with matter. Importantly, the candidate will develop the cryogenic high-Z jet sources and determine their utility as a neutron source that will be driven by ultrahigh intensity relativistic laser pulses.
**Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.**
**Your specific responsibilities include:**
+ Develop ne...
**Position Overview:**
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Physical Science Research Professional to join the High Energy Density Science division. The division conducts research to determine the physical properties of matter in extreme conditions spanning areas of high-pressure material science, fusion plasmas to laboratory astrophysics. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research in high energy density science and will perform experiments using LCLS and high-power lasers. This may include the need to develop laser driven particle sources and study their interactions with matter. Importantly, the candidate will develop the cryogenic high-Z jet sources and determine their utility as a neutron source that will be driven by ultrahigh intensity relativistic laser pulses.
**Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.**
**Your specific responsibilities include:**
+ Develop ne...