What You Will DoLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution of science on behalf of national security. This is a two-year position for two post-docs available immediately.
The Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics of Theoretical division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking candidates for two postdoctoral appointments in the fields of computational physics. The postdoc researcher is expected to conduct fundamental, applied, or interdisciplinary research towards improving predictive capabilities of model in modeling behavior of high explosives. The successful candidate will pursue model development, implementation, and validation against experimental data. Collaboration with experimental investigators, theoretical and computational chemists, are also desirable.
What You NeedMinimum Job Requirements:- A doctoral degree in science, physics, applied mathematics or related fields completed within the past five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:- Demonstrated record of achievements in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or solid mechanics code development, including one or more of the following:
o Knowledge in chemically reacting flows.
o Ability in written and oral communication.
o Ability to collaborate effectively.
o Programming experience with languages such as Fortran, matlab, python etc, for scientific applications
o Experience in high explosive modeling or experiments.
o Experience in damage and fracture modeling.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Note to Applicants:Contact Name: Xia Ma, Jiajia Waters, Fan Guo
Email: xia@lanl.gov/ ; jwaters@lanl.gov; guofan@lanl.gov
Where You Will WorkLocated in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional DetailsDirective 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Q Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypePostdocPostdoc
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