Department The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology brings physicists and engineers together to push the frontiers of knowledge, foster innovation and meet the grand challenges facing society. Our aim is to deliver world-leading research in both fundamental and applied areas whilst developing new technologies that work for the public good, in an environment where everyone can thrive. As a School, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our culture and we strive to provide a working environment which allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We aim to ensure that there is a supportive and egalitarian culture at all levels and across all staff groups and offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds. We are proud to hold Juno Champion and Athena Swan silver awards, which recognise our commitment to creating an equitable and fully inclusive environment in which staff and students can thrive. We aim to inspire young people to engage with science and engineering through our outreach work. We are seeking two Research Associates, one in computational inertial fusion and one in experimental inertial fusion, to work within a large collaboration to conduct research in non-local heat transport, laser plasma instabilities, and imprint. This project has received funding from STFC for one computational and one experiment position. Funding is for 1 year with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years, subject to confirmation of funding. Role You will work at the York Plasma Institute to conduct collaborative research on key physics issues in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) plasmas. The computational and experimental positions will focus on heat transport, laser-plasma instabilities and beam imprint and involves the development, testing of models, and the use of various facilities including OMEGA as well as X-ray free electron and high-repetition rate lasers. You’ll be expected to support: the writing of experimental proposals; running computational calculations; designing experiments; and developing procedures for interpreting data. Skills, Experience & Qualification needed You will have: Applicants should hold a PhD, or be close to completion, in physical sciences. Experience in high-energy-density, laser-plasma interaction, inertial fusion physics or astrophysics. Track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications and writing proposals. Knowledge of computational modelling and the underpinning physics concepts for the analysis of inertial fusion and high-energy density science experiments. Proven ability to work within or lead a collaborative team combining experimental, computational or theoretical research. Excellent communications skills. Interview date: Friday 9th May 2025 For informal enquiries : please contact Prof Nigel Woolsey (nigel.woolseyyork.ac.uk) or pet-hryork.ac.uk. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. EqualityatYork