What You Will Do
Are you looking for a career that is intellectually challenging and imbued with purpose? If the answer is yes we encourage you to learn more about our opening for a Monte Carlo Computational Scientist/Developer (Scientist 2) in XCP-3.
XCP-3 provides the Monte Carlo particle transport simulation capability needed to accurately predict the interaction of radiation with matter. Our work supports a variety of Laboratory missions including stockpile stewardship nonproliferation threat reduction and energy and environmental sciences. We deliver technology methods production quality codes and training to sponsors primarily U.S. federal agencies through research development and maintenance of high-quality software and documentation. Our predictive capability is the nations foremost predictive tool for nuclear criticality safety simulations and plays a central role in tying nuclear weapon simulations to the nuclear test database.
In this role you will perform research and development to improve Monte Carlo particle transport simulation in areas support the national-security programs and mission of the Laboratory. You will be expected to develop and maintain the groups production Monte Carlo particle transport codes which include the Fortran code MCNP and C++ code MCATK.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Scientific Background
You must have advanced knowledge (PhD level) in one or more of the following technical areas: Monte Carlo radiation transport theory and modelling computational parallelism GPU programming.
Programming
For this role you will need proficiency in either Fortran or C++.
Collaboration
Team work is essential to the success of our group. As such 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.
Communication
Communication skills are critical in our group. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Education/Experience: Position requires an advanced degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university. Preference will be given to those with a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering Computer Science Physics or Applied Mathematics completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
Additional Simulation and Software
It would be great if you had experience with modern software development techniques GPU programming and computational parallelism (MPI OpenMP C++ Threads GPU parallelism). In addition it would be helpful if you had experience in performing modeling with radiation transport simulation codes (e.g. MCNP GEANT OPENMC PARTISN etc.) and a record of achievement in Monte Carlo radiation transport (theory simulation code development).
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos NM.
COVID Vaccine :
The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees on-site contractors and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site those teleworking and all new hires.
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.
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 (paid sick vacation 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.
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. SeeDOE 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.
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 PolicyPolicy P701for 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 Status
Full Time
Appointment Type
Regular
Regular
Contact Details
Contact Name Greenhall Ashley Nelsen
Email anelsen@lanl.gov
Work Telephone
Vacancy Name: IRC98756
Organization Name XCP-3/Monte Carlo Codes
Minimum Salary 94100
Maximum Salary 155700
Req ID: IRC98756
Category: Science
