Verification, Validation and Uncertainty Quantification (Post-Baccalaureate)
- Req. Number: IRC136040
- Organization : XCP-8/ Verification and Analysis
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
Are you ready to begin a career in verification, validation, uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) and machine learning? If so, we encourage you to learn more about our student openings in the Computational Physics: Verification & Analysis group (XCP-8) at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). We are looking for several highly motivated post-baccalaureate candidates in the areas of machine learning (ML) and verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) for computational physics. As a valued member of our team, you will be involved in multiphysics computational modeling and verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification of computational physics models. Your work will contribute to the laboratory's mission to solve national security challenges and will be applicable to problems in fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics, solid mechanics, materials, equation of state, reactive flow, high explosives, high-energy-density physics, instabilities and turbulence, and/or radiation transport. You will attend and present your work at relevant conferences and meetings.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Computational physics
You will need experience one or more of the following areas: numerical modeling, development of physics-based models, or understanding of relevant physics and mathematics. Of particular interest is experience with equations of state for solids and gasses, material strength and damage models, turbulence models, and high explosive physics.
Research Expertise
You will need to have conducted research in one or more of the following data science and/or computational physics areas: fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials, equation of state, high explosives, high-energy-density physics, radiation transport, validation, uncertainty quantification, optimization, machine learning, or a closely related focus area.
Programming
For this role you will need programming skills in at least one of: Fortran, C++ and/or Python. Alternately experience programming in Matlab or R may be substituted.
Research Communication
You will need a to show that you have the ability to communicate research to scientific peers. Examples include conference presentations, research in team environments, and/or journals publications.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, machine learning, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must be within 3 years of completion of bachelor's degree at time of being proposed for review by the committee, or will have completed all requirements by commencement of the appointment. Additionally, the candidate should not be accepted into/enrolled in another graduate program at time of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.
Note to Applicants:
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:
*XCP-8 is an interdisciplinary group which specializes in VVUQ of complex numerical codes coupled by diverse physics models (fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics, solid mechanics, material strength and damage, equation of state, reactive flow, high-energy-density physics, instabilities and turbulence, and radiation transport). Research in XCP-8 is cross-cutting and interacts closely with code and physics model developers, experimentalists, and simulation end-users across a broad set of physics. XCP-8 offers an exciting, flexible, scientifically challenging work environment with many opportunities to collaborate with the broader LANL scientific community.
Learn more about XCP-8 at https://content.lanl.gov:8058/orgs/xcp/xcp-8/
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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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Are you ready to begin a career in verification, validation, uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) and machine learning? If so, we encourage you to learn more about our student openings in the Computational Physics: Verification & Analysis group (XCP-8) at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). We are looking for several highly motivated post-baccalaureate candidates in the areas of machine learning (ML) and verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) for computational physics. As a valued member of our team, you will be involved in multiphysics computational modeling and verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification of computational physics models. Your work will contribute to the laboratory's mission to solve national security challenges and will be applicable to problems in fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics, solid mechanics, materials, equation of state, reactive flow, high explosives, high-energy-density physics, instabilities and turbulence, and/or radiation transport. You will attend and present your work at relevant conferences and meetings.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Computational physics
You will need experience one or more of the following areas: numerical modeling, development of physics-based models, or understanding of relevant physics and mathematics. Of particular interest is experience with equations of state for solids and gasses, material strength and damage models, turbulence models, and high explosive physics.
Research Expertise
You will need to have conducted research in one or more of the following data science and/or computational physics areas: fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials, equation of state, high explosives, high-energy-density physics, radiation transport, validation, uncertainty quantification, optimization, machine learning, or a closely related focus area.
Programming
For this role you will need programming skills in at least one of: Fortran, C++ and/or Python. Alternately experience programming in Matlab or R may be substituted.
Research Communication
You will need a to show that you have the ability to communicate research to scientific peers. Examples include conference presentations, research in team environments, and/or journals publications.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, machine learning, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must be within 3 years of completion of bachelor's degree at time of being proposed for review by the committee, or will have completed all requirements by commencement of the appointment. Additionally, the candidate should not be accepted into/enrolled in another graduate program at time of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
- BS or BA in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics
- Q-clearance or ability to obtain a Q-clearance (which generally requires U.S. citizenship and no illegal drug use within the past 12 months)
- Experience with Fortran and Python
- Experience in hydrocode modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Record of published research/technical reports
Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.
Note to Applicants:
- To be considered for the position, applicants should submit a CV/resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how their experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. Regular post-master appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year. For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Brandon M. Wilson (bwilson@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 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)
*XCP-8 is an interdisciplinary group which specializes in VVUQ of complex numerical codes coupled by diverse physics models (fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics, solid mechanics, material strength and damage, equation of state, reactive flow, high-energy-density physics, instabilities and turbulence, and radiation transport). Research in XCP-8 is cross-cutting and interacts closely with code and physics model developers, experimentalists, and simulation end-users across a broad set of physics. XCP-8 offers an exciting, flexible, scientifically challenging work environment with many opportunities to collaborate with the broader LANL scientific community.
Learn more about XCP-8 at https://content.lanl.gov:8058/orgs/xcp/xcp-8/
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). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3- page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated.
Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:
Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.
From here, you will establish an account with username and password.
How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.
If you experience any technical issues, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov for assistance.
