What You Will Do
Postdocs in the CTA specialize in applying cutting-edge high-performance multi-physics simulations and data analysis to solve critical problems across a wide variety of astrophysics subjects. These areas include supernovae and kilonovae explosion mechanisms and transients stellar evolution gamma-ray bursts accretion and cosmology. The CTA works with LANL and external collaborators to tie these simulations with ground and satellite-based missions including HAWC NuSTAR Swift LIGO HET Raptor and ZTF. We are also involved in a number of new satellite proposals. Together the CTA strives to apply the computational innovations from astrophysics to other laboratory programs including the Advanced Simulation and Computing Program Office of Experimental Sciences and Global Security.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Completion of a PhD in Astronomy Astrophysics Physics Engineering or related field within the last five years or expected completion within the current academic year.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge and experience in developing applying or analyzing numerical simulations to advance the understanding of astrophysics. For example this may include expertise in one or more of the following areas: hydrodynamics radiation transport reaction networks numerical relativity atomic/molecular physics nuclear physics plasma physics data analysis or machine learning. Additionally successful applicants will have experience with compiled or interpreted programming languages for example: C C++ Fortran and/or Python.
Technical Communication :
Written and oral technical communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at professional conferences.
High Performance Computing:
Experience in working in a high-performance computing environment. This includes familiarity with running developing or post-processing simulations and data on large systems or experience in programing for GPUs andmulti-core systems with MPI CUDA Kokkos etc.
Collaboration:
Experience working as a productive member of a team including the demonstrated ability to develop solutions for complex problems while effectively networking with peers.
Clearance:
A subset of the available positions may require the ability to obtain a Q clearance. Other positions are available regardless of ability to obtain a Q clearance. To obtain a clearance an individual must be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Application Files:
When applying on-line please include the following files with your application:
a CV (please include month/year of PhD);
three letters of reference(may be submitted online by applicant or emailed by letter writer to CTA_recruitment@lanl.gov );
a cover letter describing the candidates interest in working with the CTA and how they satisfy the requirements for the position.
Optionally a separate research statement or other supplemental files may be included if desired.
For full consideration all application materials should be submitted by October 27 th .
Additional Details
Inquiries should be sent to CTA_recruitment@lanl.gov .
Fellowship Opportunities: Candidates may be considered for a Directors Fellowship or Nicholas C. Metropolis Fellowship. Outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie Richard P. Feynman J. Robert Oppenheimer or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general information go to the websites for the Postdoc Program (https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php ) or the Center For Theoretical Astrophysics (https://ccsweb.lanl.gov/astro/index.html )
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Vacancy Name: IRC89625
Organization Name Center for Theoretical Astrophysics
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Where You Will Work
The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) is seeking exceptional candidates for multiple postdoctoral positions in computational astrophysics. The CTA employs a diverse group of professionals from across LANL organizations to deliver world-class astrophysics research and promote ties to broader laboratory missions. With over 50 staff students and postdocs the CTA encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration across a wide variety of astrophysical topics and provides a broad expertise and a strongly supportive community. The CTA is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment. We express this commitment in a statement of values available on our website https://ccsweb.lanl.gov/astro/values/ctastatement-of-values.html .
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. Los Alamos County is ranked Americas Healthiest Community in US New and World Reports 2020 rankings. Los Alamos National Laboratory has won numerous career and diversity awards from organizations including Family-Friendly New Mexico Minority Engineer Magazine STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Careers and The Disabled Magazine and more.
LANL is committed to supporting its staff and community. Efforts such as the Los Alamos Postdoc Association and the Diversity Working Group provide ways to engage and support our postdoc staff and foster a diverse and welcoming environment. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been an ever-changing situation LANL has sought to accommodate employees in ways that balance continued professional success with protection for the health and safety of the community.
Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a 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)
For information on postdoc salaries go to https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/postdoc-salary-guidelines.php
Req ID: IRC89625
Category: Postdoc
