University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

**Salary Range or Pay Grade**
$100,000-$140,000 Annually
**Description**

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

The High-Energy-Density Physics Theory Group at LLE is seeking an outstanding computational and theoretical scientist to conduct rigorous, high-impact research in high-energy-density (HED) science relevant to inertial confinement fusion (ICF), the Stockpile Stewardship Program (SSP), and fundamental science. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to ongoing efforts to develop (i) the finite-element, mixed deterministic–stochastic density functional theory (DFT) code MELIORA and (ii) LLE’s next-generation opacity code for HED plasmas, ROCSTAR. Candidates must have strong experience in computational physics and experimental modeling, as well as solid programming skills in C++ and/or Fortran 90. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or mo...