Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s (LBNL) Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division (AMCR) has an opening for a Computational Research Scientist to join the team.

The Center for Computational Sciences and Engineering (CCSE) develops and applies advanced computational methodologies to solve large-scale scientific and engineering problems arising in DOE mission areas involving energy, environment, and industrial technology. The primary focus of CCSE researchers is on designing algorithms for multiscale, multiphysics problems described by nonlinear systems of partial differential equations (PDE), and in developing implementations of algorithms that target current and next-generation massively parallel computational architectures. CCSE researchers work collaboratively with application scientists to develop state-of-the-art solution methodologies in these fields.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for playing an active role in developing new numerical algorithms and high-performance computational modeling capabilities for solving multiple types of partial differential equations with applications in ocean modeling and plasma modeling.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, implement, and test numerical algorithms for oceanic flows and/or plasma applications.

• Play an active role in the code development, testing and optimization of the ROMS-X code for regional ocean modeling.

• Play an active role in the code development, testing and optimization of the WarpX code for accelerator and plasma physics.

• Interact with researchers internal and external to LBL to explore and extend the applicability of new methodology.

• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment including mathematicians, computer/computational scientists, and domain scientists.

• Author peer-reviewed journal articles and contribute to research proposals.

• Participate in developing new funding initiatives as appropriate.

What is Required:

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or the Physical Sciences/Engineering plus 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of the two 

• Strong research background in applied mathematics, computational methods, and scientific computing.

• Demonstrated expertise in multiphysics modeling of oceanic systems and plasmas systems.

• Demonstrated experience with large shared code bases such as AMReX and AMReX-based applications.

• Demonstrated experience in scientific computing with C++.

• Demonstrated experience in parallel computing for scientific applications on hybrid CPU / GPU systems.

• Keen interest in extending mathematical and scientific computing techniques to new problems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a diverse team.

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Notes:

• This is a full time, 5 year, career-track term appointment that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.

• This full salary range of this position is between $7,544 to $18,105 per month and is expected to pay between a targeted range of $10,059 to $14,081 per month depending upon candidates' full skills, knowledge, and abilities, including education, certifications, and years of experience.

• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• Work may be performed on-site or hybrid. The primary location for this role is Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Work must be performed within the United States.

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