Fusion Diagnostics Postdoc
- Req. Number: IRC127012
- Organization : P-1/Dynamic Imaging and Radiography
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites outstanding applicants for postdoctoral positions in the Advanced Imaging team of the Dynamic Imaging and Radiography group (P-1). The Advanced Imaging team studies a wide range of physics in support of national security, requiring the continuous advancement, development, and application of new imaging techniques. Currently, the team is leading the world in neutron and gamma imaging of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). The team is the sole provider of nuclear imaging data at the world's most powerful laser ICF facility - the National Ignition Facility (NIF). Through 3D neutron tomography of implosions, the team has consistently provided data to advance the understanding of performance degradation, leading to the recent major achievement of ignition. This work is ultimately in service of the goals of the DOE and the needs of the nation, in working on Stockpile Stewardship as well as towards the development of a new form of clean energy.
As a member of the team, the postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for analyzing experimental data, leading experimental campaigns, maintaining and developing computational tools for image analysis and simulations. These activities will support a wide range of projects, including neutron, gamma-ray and X-ray imaging at the National Ignition Facility, the OMEGA laser facility, the Nevada National Security Site, and LANSCE.
The LANL Postdoctoral Program is a pipeline for hiring scientific staff at the Laboratory, many of whom first joined LANL as postdocs. The Laboratory encourages its postdoc mentors to help their postdocs explore possibilities for conversion to a permanent staff position.
The successful candidate will:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: A Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medical Physics or a related field. Degree is completed within the past five years, or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $92,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .
Note to Applicants:
Please send a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and desired skills (in bullet form) to Verena Geppert-Kleinrath (verena@lanl.gov). Submit a current C.V. directly through the job application website with the following information/sections: Educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; Work experience; Competitive honors; relevant extracurricular activities; Peer-Reviewed Publications; Non-peer-reviewed Publications; References.
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.
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
The Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites outstanding applicants for postdoctoral positions in the Advanced Imaging team of the Dynamic Imaging and Radiography group (P-1). The Advanced Imaging team studies a wide range of physics in support of national security, requiring the continuous advancement, development, and application of new imaging techniques. Currently, the team is leading the world in neutron and gamma imaging of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). The team is the sole provider of nuclear imaging data at the world's most powerful laser ICF facility - the National Ignition Facility (NIF). Through 3D neutron tomography of implosions, the team has consistently provided data to advance the understanding of performance degradation, leading to the recent major achievement of ignition. This work is ultimately in service of the goals of the DOE and the needs of the nation, in working on Stockpile Stewardship as well as towards the development of a new form of clean energy.
As a member of the team, the postdoctoral scientist will be responsible for analyzing experimental data, leading experimental campaigns, maintaining and developing computational tools for image analysis and simulations. These activities will support a wide range of projects, including neutron, gamma-ray and X-ray imaging at the National Ignition Facility, the OMEGA laser facility, the Nevada National Security Site, and LANSCE.
The LANL Postdoctoral Program is a pipeline for hiring scientific staff at the Laboratory, many of whom first joined LANL as postdocs. The Laboratory encourages its postdoc mentors to help their postdocs explore possibilities for conversion to a permanent staff position.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop and implement ideas to ensure capability maintenance and growth in the field of advanced neutron and gamma imaging
- Design measurements to answer scientific questions for a wide range of applications
- Analyze experimental data obtained at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), and extract meaningful physics results
- Develop new computational tools for image analysis and simulations
- Present results at national and international conferences and write papers for peer-reviewed publications
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated expertise with data analysis
- Demonstrated ability in meeting scheduled deliverables and bringing projects to completion
- A strong sense of curiosity, and a willingness to develop new skills called for by a research task
- Demonstrated expertise in working independently as well as within a diverse team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A record of publishing results through peer reviewed publications and presentations
Education/Experience: A Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medical Physics or a related field. Degree is completed within the past five years, or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in nuclear or plasma physics research
- Demonstrated programming skills in MATLAB, Python, C, or C++
- Experience carrying out experiments at large physics facilities with formal operations (NIF, OMEGA, LANSCE especially, but also facilities such as SLAC, APS, BNL, JLab, TUNL, etc.)
- Experience with machine learning
- Experience in diagnostic development, preferably for fusion research
- Experience with particle transport simulation programs (MCNP, Geant4, TOPAS)
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. Citizenship
Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $92,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .
Note to Applicants:
Please send a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and desired skills (in bullet form) to Verena Geppert-Kleinrath (verena@lanl.gov). Submit a current C.V. directly through the job application website with the following information/sections: Educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; Work experience; Competitive honors; relevant extracurricular activities; Peer-Reviewed Publications; Non-peer-reviewed Publications; References.
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.
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
