LMI Researcher
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The Directed Energy Research Center at TII is seeking a Laser-Matter Interaction Researcher to conduct applied R&D on laser-matter interactions. The role involves designing experimental setups, maintaining laser systems, and contributing to laser remote sensing development.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct laser matter interaction activities in both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed regimes
- Design, integrate, and build experimental setups using various laser sources and detection systems for LMI research and development
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and characterize laser systems, including ultrafast and nanosecond laser sources
- Conduct experiments in both indoor and outdoor environments as required by project objectives
- Develop, organize, and maintain LMI laboratory infrastructure and facilities, and provide technical support to team members
- Contribute to laser remote sensing systems development for both indoor and outdoor trials
- Conduct instrument automation, programming, and hardware software interfacing
- Process and report experimental results through technical documentation and project reports
- Work collaboratively with project teams and departmental stakeholders
- Participate in multidisciplinary technical projects
Requirements
- Master degree in Physics, Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an R&D, industrial, or equivalent technical environment
- Strong hands on experience with high power laser systems, optics, and detectors
- Extensive practical experience with laser systems operating across multiple pulse regimes
- Demonstrated experience in operation, maintenance, alignment, and troubleshooting of high energy pulsed laser systems
- Strong expertise in spectrometry, thermography, calorimetry, and thermal analysis
- Proven experience in ultrafast laser spectroscopy including pump probe measurements, laser based spectroscopy and sensing
- Extensive experience in developing complex experimental setups, including optical system design, signal processing, and instrumentation
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and programming tools such as LabVIEW, Python, and Zemax
- Hands on experience with high vacuum systems
- Experience with spectroscopy and imaging based detection systems
- Ability to work in ISO 7 cleanroom environments while adhering to laser safety regulations
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Job Description
- The Directed Energy Research Center (DERC) at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is looking for a Laser–Matter Interaction Researcher who will conduct laboratory and field based applied laser–matter interaction (LMI) research and development activities for different laser based applications.
- The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the LMI Team Leader and be responsible for performing research and development activities on laser matter interactions and applications.
- The candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and operation of advanced laser systems and experimental platforms supporting indoor and outdoor activities.
- The position may require occasional short term international travel to meet project and organizational requirements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct laser matter interaction activities in both continuous wave (CW) and pulsed regimes.
- Design, integrate, and build experimental setups using various laser sources and detection systems for LMI research and development activities.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and characterize laser systems, including ultrafast and nanosecond laser sources.
- Conduct experiments in both indoor and outdoor environments, as required by projects’ objectives.
- Develop, organize, and maintain LMI laboratory infrastructure and facilities, and provide technical support to team members across multiple projects.
- Contribute to laser remote sensing systems development for both indoor and outdoor trials.
- Conduct instrument automation, programming, and hardware software interfacing.
- Process and report experimental results through technical documentation and project reports.
- Work collaboratively with project teams and departmental stakeholders.
- Interact with scientific collaborators, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
- Participate in multidisciplinary technical projects.
- Perform other duties related to the position, as required.
Requirements
- Strong hands on experience with high power laser systems, optics, and detectors.
- Extensive practical experience with laser systems operating across multiple pulse regimes.
- Demonstrated experience in operation, maintenance, alignment, and troubleshooting of high energy pulsed laser systems.
- Strong expertise in spectrometry, thermography, calorimetry, and thermal analysis, including instrument operation, experimental design, and data interpretation in scientific and industrial contexts.
- Proven experience in ultrafast laser spectroscopy including pump probe measurements, laser based spectroscopy and sensing, such as LIF, Raman, etc.
- Extensive experience in developing complex experimental setups, including optical system design, signal processing, and instrumentation, for controlled LMI experiments.
- Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and programming tools such as LabVIEW, Python, and Zemax to support experimental design and data analysis.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multicultural research and development environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands on experience with high vacuum systems, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and gas handling equipment.
- Experience with spectroscopy and imaging based detection systems.
- Ability to work in ISO 7 cleanroom environments while strictly adhering to laser safety regulations.
Qualifications
- A Master degree in Physics, Laser Technology, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, with a focus on laser–matter interaction research and development.
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in an R&D, industrial, or equivalent technical environment.
- A good command of English, both written and spoken.
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