What You Will Do

Join our world-class team! Now is your chance to make a difference in supporting our national security mission. The XCP-4 (Continuum Models and Numerical Methods) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate focused on the development, implementation, and analysis of solid dynamics models within a hydrodynamic code for high-speed, compressible, multi-material flows. XCP-4 is responsible for the design and implementation of a wide variety of physical models including high explosive, turbulence, and solid dynamics models, and is a leader in the development of numerical methods for hydrodynamics simulations, remap and code linking algorithms, and more.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Solid Mechanics Modeling

Professional knowledge and experience with solid mechanics theory and experience with methods for the simulation of the mechanical behavior of materials.

Programming

Demonstrated proficiency in a programming language such as Fortran, C/C++, and/or Python.

Scientific Communication and Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings, communicate research to an interdisciplinary audience and work on an interdisciplinary team.

Inquisitiveness

We are looking for someone with a strong sense of curiosity and motivation to learn and apply new technical concepts in novel ways.

Education/Experience: A Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, materials science or engineering, or a related field. 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.

Clearance

Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which typically requires US Citizenship.

Desired Qualifications:

Solid DynamicsComprehensive knowledge of shock physics or experience in modeling solid dynamics, either at the continuum level or with mesoscale mechanics.

Mechanical Behavior of Metals

Experience studying or working with theories on the mechanical behavior of metals such as yield surfaces,

methods of hardening and crystal plasticity.

Simulation Methods

Experience with Lagrangian methods on general unstructured meshes. It would be beneficial if beyond that you also had experience with Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) methods.

Programming

Knowledge of code development using parallel processing tools such as MPI or CUDA for supercomputing applications.

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:

For full consideration, applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses the job requirements/qualifications listed above. No applicant is expected to have all the desired qualifications, and anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Angela Herring at angelah@lanl.gov
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.

Q Clearance: 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.

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.
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