What You Will Do
The T-5 Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics Group in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an immediate opening for a creative and resourceful postdoctoral researcher with strong computational skills and experience in machine learning seismic inversion and/or earthquake physics techniques. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a multidisciplinary research team consisting of geophysicists machine learning experts and computational scientists to conduct cutting-edge physics-informed machine learning research for various challenging geophysical problems including seismic imaging inversion earthquake detection and characterization.
The research is expected to produce peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and top-tier conferences. The term of the appointment is 2 years with the option to extend to a third year depending on performance and funding availability. Candidates may be also nominated for a Director's LANL Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie Richard P. Feynman J. Robert Oppenheimer or Frederick Reines LANL Distinguished Fellowships.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Solid background in seismic inverse theory (inversion and imaging) and/or earthquake physics (earthquake detection and characterization)
Strong computational and deep learning skills with practical experience in various neural network architectures (DNN CNN RNN/LSTM GAN or other autoencoders)
Practical experience with deep learning packages such as PyTorch TensorFlow Keras etc.
Code development and computational experience in using high-performance parallel computing resources
Solid publication record in high-impact journals top-tier machine learning and related conferences.
Excellent communication writing and oral presentation skills and
Strong programming skills with Python
Education: A Ph.D. in Geophysics Computer Sciences Applied Math Computational Sciences Electrical Engineering or closely related field is required. The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment and be within 5 years of completion of the Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants:
The application package consists of a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should explicitly address how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired skills if applicable. In addition to applying online applicants may email their CV and cover letter to Dr. Youzuo Lin ( ylin@lanl.gov ) and Dr. Brendt Wohlberg ( brendt@lanl.gov ).
LANL offers an excellent working environment and competitive compensation and benefits package. The postdoctoral researchers start with a minimum annual salary of $79500.
For general information about the application processes refer to the LANL Postdoctoral Program pagehttp://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php.
Selection of position will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos NM USA. 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 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 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.
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. Appointment Type
Postdoc
Postdoc
Vacancy Name: IRC86471
Organization Name T-5/Applied Mathematics And Plasma Physics
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Req ID: IRC86471
Category: Postdoc
