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Warm and Hot Dense Matter Modeling Postdoc (No replies)

starrett
3 years ago
starrett 3 years ago

What You Will Do

Join a world-class team to advance the understanding and modeling of warm and hot dense matter!  The Material and Physical Data group (XCP-5) in the X-Computational Physics division is seeking motivated candidates for a postdoctoral appointment.  The successful candidate will work on:

  • Model and code development to advance our predictive capability for the electronic structure of warm and hot dense matter
  • Going beyond Density Functional Theory (DFT) for dense, high temperature, plasmas
  • Effects on equation of state and optical properties

XCP-5 is a diverse, multidisciplinary group that provides physical data for wide-ranging applications, like Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF), astrophysical applications, and national and global security needs.  Our projects connect with divisions across Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as the wider academic community.  The successful candidate will work principally with Dr.’s C. Starrett, C. Fontes and J. Daligault.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Experience with electronic structure calculations in materials physics, plasma physics, atomic physics, or related field
  • Experience with programming languages such as C, Fortran, Python, etc.
  • Demonstrated expertise in physics through peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations

Education/Experience: PhD in physics, or a related field. A candidate may be considered for a postdoctoral position within five years of receiving their Ph.D. or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with Density Functional Theory
  • Experience with atomic physics
  • Proficiency and demonstrated experience with parallel scientific computing
  • Extensive experience in C, Fortran, or Python
  • Familiarity with high performance computing and Unix/Linux computing environments
  • Demonstrated experience working and engaging in collaborative environments, especially in cross-disciplinary research

Note to Applicants: 

Applicants should submit a CV/resume as well as a cover letter. 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. For questions, please contact Dr. Charlie Starrett at [email protected].

 

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 206.2Please 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: Desirable, but not required.

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 [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.




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