Research Scientist, Laser-Plasma Accelerators and X-ray Sources
University of Texas at Austin · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Austin, Texas, United States
- $100K–$100K per year
- 6+ years
Lead a program on laser wakefield electron accelerators and laser-driven x-ray sources at the Center for High Energy Density Science, building UT’s laser-based x-ray capability for semiconductor and medical applications.
Compensation
$100,000 plus depending on qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the research program on laser wakefield electron accelerators and betatron, inverse-Compton and other laser-driven x-ray sources
- Develop laser-based x-ray diagnostics for semiconductor and medical applications
- Lead the x-ray beamline portion of TeX-Ray
- Take a leading role in UT’s participation in the LSU LaNeXT project
- Publish results, present at conferences, and supervise postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, technical staff and undergraduate research assistants
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics or a related field
- Nice to have: experience developing x-ray metrology for semiconductor or medical applications
- Nice to have: collaborations with industry or clinical partners
- Nice to have: designing and commissioning beamlines or user end stations
- Nice to have: high-repetition-rate laser-plasma systems