Multiphysics Modeling Post-Doctoral Research Associate

What You Will Do

Jumpstart your career at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to the nation and to the world!

The Computational Physics and Methods Group (CCS-2) in the Computer, Computational and Statistical Sciences Division at LANL is recruiting a highly motivated post-doctoral research associate to join our Truchas software team. CCS-2 conducts application-focused methods research across a wide variety of computational physics areas including astrophysics, climate science, radiation transport, shock hydrodynamics, turbulent flows and machine learning and develops software for high-performance computing environments. The Truchas team in particular provides subject matter expertise and production software products in the areas of advanced manufacturing modeling and numerical methods for heat transfer, electromagnetic heating, phase change, fluid dynamics, and solid mechanics.

The successful applicant will work on a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment developing computational models for manufacturing that run on the latest high-performance computers. In collaboration with their future mentor, they will propose a well-defined research plan that will allow them to develop new skills and knowledge and produce computational methods and results that can be published in the scientific literature and presented at technical conferences.

For more information on LANL's Postdoctoral Program, please see ~~~ .

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience with computational modeling in one of more of the following areas:

• Glass behavior

• Glass material science

• Electromagnetic heating

• Additive manufacturing

• Welding

• Programming experience, preferably in Python, Fortran, or C/C++.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Eligible to apply for a DOE Q clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with numerical methods for heat transfer, electromagnetics, solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and/or Multiphysics.

• Experience with parallel programming models, e.g. MPI.

• Experience with modern software development techniques, i.e., compilers, version control, continuous integration, unit testing, and regression testing.

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

Please contact Zach Jibben ( ~~~ ) or Erin Davis ( ~~~ ) for more information about this position.

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 (PTO 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.

Cearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*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. See DOE 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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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 Policy Policy P701 (~~~) for 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, 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 ~~~ or call ~~~ option 1.