What You Will Do
The T-5 Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group of the Los Alamos National Laboratory has an opening for a postdoctoral position in computational plasma physics.
The position is on the development of spectral methods for the kinetic equations in weakly collisional plasmas targeting problems that require coupling microscopic physics and macroscopic dynamics. Specifically the project involves the further development of the LANL Spectral Plasma Solver (SPS) framework. Several different research directions are envisioned including optimization of the spectral expansion use of artificial intelligence techniques application to exascale high-performance computing architectures development of efficient physics-based preconditioning techniques in conjunction with novel iterative solvers etc The main target of the project is global magnetospheric modeling although other space-physics applications such as the interaction of magnetospheric particle populations with plasma waves are also of interest.
Projects in the T-5 space physics team are supported by collaborations within T-5 (involving statisticians applied mathematicians and physicists) with other groups at Los Alamos (in particular the Intelligence and Space Research the Accelerator Operations and Technology and the Computer Computational and Statistical Science divisions) and with other groups within the US and internationally.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Experience with coding languages such as Fortran and/or C/C++ and other software such as Matlab python or Julia.
Demonstrated research ability as evidenced by publications reports presentations awards etc
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
Education/Experience : A PhD in computational/theoretical plasma physics or space physics or applied math completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with numerical methods and high-performance computing
Ability to work independently as well as to work effectively as a part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take initiatives and pursue new research directions
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration please submit (A) a cover letter describing background and relevant experience (B) a full resume and (C) contact information for three professional references. This appointment is valid for two years with a possible third year extension. Note that US citizenship is not a requirement.
Review of applications will begin on September 1st 2021 and until the position is filled.
For additional information please contact Gian Luca Delzanno ( delzanno@lanl.gov ) or Oleksandr Koshkarov (koshkarov@lanl.gov).
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos.
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
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Vacancy Name: IRC88453
Organization Name T-5/Applied Mathematics And Plasma Physics
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Req ID: IRC88453
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