What You Will Do

Materials Synthesis and Integrated Devices Group (MPA-11) is seeking outstanding Postdoc to join a multi-disciplinary team with on-going research efforts in fundamental and applied materials science and engineering. Active areas of research include process modeling and optimization for water treatment and sustainability energy processes development including: water treatment, hydrogen production, carbon capture & utilization and air separation. Selected candidate will perform heat exchangers and reactors computational fluid dynamics (CFD), corrosion and stress modeling for operations at high operating temperature and pressure relevant to super-critical water desalination and oxidation. The selected candidate will also be involved in life cycle analysis and techno-economic analysis of energy and water treatment processes and systems. The selected candidate will be collaborating with team experimentalist and modelers for different sustainable energy and water solutions.

We are seeking candidates having R&D experience in one or more of the research topics listed below.

• CFD modeling for different turbomachinery (heat exchangers, reactors, cyclone separators, flash tank, etc.).
• Corrosion modeling for predicting the equipment life.
• Techno-economic/life-cycle analysis.
• Clean energy and/or novel water treatment process development.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming platforms (e.g. Python /C++/Matlab /Aspen).
• Integration of desalination system with hydrogen production processes (including steam methane reforming and electrolysis processes).

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience performing work in a research-oriented environment (academic, government, or industrial),
• A demonstrated record of technical excellence and innovative thinking as evidenced by publication and presentation records and letters of reference,
• Good communication skills (both oral and written),
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team or independently in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to plan and organize assignments and meet project deadlines.

Education/Experience:

A PhD in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or other closely related discipline completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.



Note to Applicants:

• This position will be in Los Alamos, NM.
• For additional information please contact Prashant Sharan at prashant.sharan@lanl.gov.

Where You Will Work

Located 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 (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 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.

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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.

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 Type