Radiation Transport Postdoctoral Research Associate

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Astrophysics, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Casting, Collaboration Software, Communication Skills, Computational Physics, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Conferences, Continuous Integration, DOE Clearance, DOE-Q (Top Secret Restricted Data), Dental Insurance, Fluid Mechanics and Dynamics, Fortran Programming Language, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Hardware Design, Health Physics, Insurance, Integration Testing, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, MPI, Manufacturing Systems, Material Science, Mentoring, Operations Security (OPSEC), Parallel Programming, Physics, Plasma, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regression Testing, Scientific Publications, Software Development, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Thermal Hydraulics, Thermal Physics, Tuition Fees, Unit Test, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Los Alamos, NM

POSTED

30+ days ago

What You Will Do

The Radiation Transport Team within the Computational Physics and Methods group (CAI-2) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral position developing computational transport methods and software. 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.

CAI-2 is a dynamic, collaborative group engaged in the entire computational-physics workflow, from developing novel methods to delivering production-grade single- and multi-physics codes. We engage in fundamental and applied research across diverse fields, including radiation transport, fluid dynamics and turbulent flows, metal casting and advanced manufacturing, Earth systems, astrophysics and plasma physics. The Radiation Transport Team provides subject matter expertise and production software products in the areas of linear and nonlinear neutral particle transport (neutron/gamma, thermal X-rays), charged particle transport, and high energy-density physics.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Expertise

Expertise in one or more of the following areas

Theoretical and numerical methods for radiation transport
Software development for radiation transport
Applications of transport methods and codes
Computational algorithm development

Communication

Effective interpersonal skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to publish in the relevant academic journals.

Problem Solving

Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide creative solutions for technically complex problems.

Computing

Excellent scientific programming skills and experience with languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Fortran for scientific applications. Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative software development environment.

Clearance

Eligible to apply for a DOE Q clearance.

Education/Experience: Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, physics, or a related field soon to be completed or completed within the last five years.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with parallel programming models using bulk-synchronous and asynchronous (e.g., MPI, threading) parallelism and modern heterogeneous computing architectures (e.g., GPUs)
Experience with modern task-based parallel programming models
Experience with modern software development techniques, i.e., compilers, computer hardware design, portability, continuous integration, unit testing, and regression testing
Experience in other related science and application areas beyond those mentioned above, e.g., turbulence, plasma physics, thermal hydraulics, radiation health physics, radiation detection, radiation-hydrodynamics, multiphase flow, materials science
Active DOE Q clearance

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:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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.

For full consideration, please submit a CV, detailed cover letter describing how you satisfy the job requirements and contact information for three professional references familiar with your work.

Contact Erin Davis (

ejdavis@lanl.gov

) and/or Joe Zerr (

rzerr@lanl.gov

) for more details 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.

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 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.
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