Physical Science Research Professional (HEDS)

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
📍 Menlo Park, CA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

**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:**

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Job Details

  • Location Menlo Park, CA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 13, 2026