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What You Will Do

The Materials and Physical Data group (XCP-5) in the Computational Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking highly motivated post-doctoral candidates in the area of equation of state and optical properties of warm dense matter. Join a world-class team to advance the understanding and modeling of the equation of state, transport and optical properties of warm and hot dense matter. The successful candidate will work on:

• Model and code development to advance our predictive capability for the properties of warm and hot dense matter

• Applications to equation of state, transport and optical properties

• Additional information on our research can be found at https://www.lanl.gov/projects/dense-plasma-theory/ .

The Materials and Physical Data group (XCP-5) in the Computational Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is an interdisciplinary group which develops, implements, and validates constitutive models (material strength, damage and failure, etc.), equations of state (EOS), and physical data libraries including opacities and nuclear cross sections for use in large-scale simulation codes; additionally, some group members collaborate in the design and analysis of small-scale and integral validation experiments for material models and physical data. XCP-5 offers an exciting, flexible, scientifically challenging work environment with many opportunities to collaborate with the broader LANL scientific community.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Previous Experience

Experience with calculations of material properties like equation of state, transport and optical coefficients.

Computing Experience

Experience with Python, Fortran, C/C++, or similar computer language(s).

Communication

Strong interpersonal and teaming skills with the willingness to work with various technical communities at LANL, nationally, and internationally.

Publication and Presentation Record

Demonstrated expertise in relevant topics through peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations. Demostration of strong written and verbal communication skills as showcased by journal publications, conference presentations, or both.

Education/Experience: Ph.D. in a relevant field, including but not limited to physics, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering, is required. The candidate must be within 5 years of completion of Ph.D., or will have completed all Ph. D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

Specialized Previous Experience

Experience modeling warm and hot dense matter.

Experience with kinetic theory.

Advanced Computing Experience

Experience with high performance computing and Unix/Linux computing environments.

A proficiency and demonstrated experience with modern computing architectures, and/or parallel scientific computing.

Extensive experience Python, Fortran, C/C++, or similar computer language(s).

Cross-disciplinary Collaboration Experience

Demonstrated experience working and engaging in collaborative environments, especially in cross-disciplinary research.

Clearance: A candidate with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance is desired, but not required. If eligible*, selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation for access to classified matter. Non-US citizens are eligible for this position. Note: this is a desired, not a required, qualification.

*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 Manual 472.2 for additional information.

Note to Applicants:

To be fully considered for the position, please include a cover letter in which you detail how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. Specifically, the cover letter should be composed of a one-page career narrative followed by a bulleted list of the applicant's relevant experience for each requirement.

Regular post-doctoral appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year. Outstanding post-doctoral candidates (with approximately 15 - 20 articles in reputable, peer-reviewed journals) may be eligible for fellowship opportunities at LANL.

For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Charlie Starrett ( starrett@lanl.gov ), Dr. Josh Leveillee ( jleveillee@lanl.gov ), and Dr. Abigail Hunter (ahunter@lanl.gov).

Work Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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). 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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.

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 Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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 applicable federal, state and local 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3 .