What You Will DoThis position will be filled at either the Scientist 2/Scientist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.Are you an early or mid career computational physicist looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Are you interested in an environment where you can grow your technical skills and your professional network? If the answer to these questions is "yes" we encourage you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
If you are selected for this opportunity you will be working in the Lagrangian Codes group (XCP-1) which develops and maintains large scale, massively parallel multi-physics codes targeting the computers of today and the future, including heterogeneous architectures, ARM, and GPUs. The Lagrangian Codes group's areas of expertise include: computational fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, radiation (magneto)hydrodynamics, plasma physics, turbulence, high explosives, nuclear physics and engineering, mesh generation and optimization, computational science, and research software engineering. Candidates well-versed in hydrodynamics and/or turbulence are highly encouraged to apply.
Scientist 2 ($99,200 - $164,100) The duties of our well-compensated professionals include: research and development of applied physics and engineering models, the implementation of these methods into production codes using excellent software development practices, the testing and validation of these methods, and the education and support of users as they adopt these methods. We encourage mentoring for new staff to build skills quickly, and we work within a dynamic multi-physics team environment that facilitates productive and collaborative relationships with our software users, other software teams, and with theoreticians and experimentalists across LANL.
Scientist 3 ($119,200 - $201,100)In addition to what was outlined at the Scientist 2 level, at this level you will be expected to be more self-guided and motivated in contributing to the development of the code capabilities. In addition, you will be expected to mentor junior staff as well as students and postdocs.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge: Professional knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: computational fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, radiation (magneto)hydrodynamics, plasma physics, turbulence, high explosives, nuclear physics and engineering, mesh generation and optimization, computational science, and research software engineering. Knowledge and/or experience in the development of scientific codes. Demonstrated proficiency with FORTRAN, C/C++, or another high performance computing programming language.
Collaboration: Teamwork is essential to the success of our group. You will need to have demonstrated the ability to function effectively in a team environment with a willingness to learn new skills and be flexible in work assignments. This includes exhibiting professional conduct in interactions with co-workers and supervisors.
Publications & Presentations: You will need to have demonstrated scientific productivity as evidenced by publications and presentations
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3: In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the Scientist 3 level requires:
Code Development: Demonstrated multi-year experience on a code development team that has delivered and maintained software to users.
Mentorship: At this level you must be willing to share your knowledge and develop the skills of more junior scientists through mentorship.
Education/Experience at Scientist 2: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference may be given for a PhD or MS in physics, engineering or applied mathematics, or a related field.
Education/Experience at Scientist 3: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference may be given for a PhD in physics, engineering or applied mathematics or a related field.
Candidates should be eligible for a US Q-clearance, which requires US citizenship.
Desired Qualifications:• Experience using LANL's high-performance computing (HPC) environment, MPI, and UNIX
• Experience with Lagrangian or Arbitrary-Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) hydrodynamics and other physics (or multi-physics) in that context
• Experience with code development on high performance and heterogeneous architectures such as GPUs and/or ARM processors
• Experience with and demonstrated interest in LANL's mission and research environment.
• Demonstrated impact on programmatic deliverables for the nuclear weapons program
• Active Q clearance is strongly preferred
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: No applicant is expected to have all the desired qualifications. If you meet the minimum requirements of the job you are encouraged to apply. For full consideration please submit a CV, and a comprehensive cover letter describing your qualifications and how they meet the required and any desired qualifications for the position.
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 maternity 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.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). 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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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 TypeRegularRegular
