Post-doctoral Researcher - Computational Materials Science
- Req. Number: IRC143081
- Organization : Materials And Physical Data/XCP-5
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
Join a world-class team to advance the understanding and modeling in the area of computational material science, with an emphasis on deformation in polycrystalline metals! The Material and Physical Data group (XCP-5) in the X-Computational Physics division is seeking motivated candidates for a postdoctoral appointment. A successful applicant will:
XCP-5 is an interdisciplinary group which develops, implements, and validates constitutive models (material strength, damage and failure, etc.), equations of state (EOS), and physical data libraries including opacities and nuclear cross sections for use in large-scale simulation codes; additionally, some group members collaborate in the design and analysis of small-scale and integral validation experiments for material models and physical data. XCP-5 offers an exciting, flexible, scientifically challenging work environment with many opportunities to collaborate with the broader LANL scientific community.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Interest in the Mechanical Behavior of Metals and Alloys
Interest in the mechanical behavior of metals and alloys, particularly considering the effect of microstructure on overall material response.
Previous Computational Materials Science Experience
Computational materials science knowledge in one or more of the following mechanisms: dislocation motion, interaction, and/or reaction, grain boundaries, heterophase interfaces, precipitates, inclusions and/or interstitials, and/or evolution of damage such as voids or cracks.
Computing Experience
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Fortran, or Python.
Communication
Strong interpersonal and teaming skills with the willingness to work with various communities at LANL, nationally, and internationally.
Publication and Presentation Record
Demonstrated expertise in physics through peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations.
Education/Experience:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics or related fields is required. The candidate must be within 5 years of completion of Ph.D. at time of being proposed for review by the committee, or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Specialized Previous Experience:
Experience with modeling techniques such as phase field modeling, discrete dislocation dynamics (DDD), crystal plasticity or others. Specialized knowledge of one or more of the following areas: dislocation and defect theory, crystallography, microstructural evolution, continuum mechanics, shock physics and/or constitutive theory.
Advanced Computing Experience:
A proficiency and demonstrated experience with parallel scientific computing is desired. In addition, a candidate with extensive experience in C, Fortran, or Python is also desired. Finally, familiarity with high performance computing and Unix/Linux computing environments is a desired skill.
Clearance:
A candidate with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance is desired, but not required. If eligible*, selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation for access to classified matter.
Non-US citizens are eligible for this position.
*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 Manual 472.2 for additional information.
Note to Applicants:
To be fully considered for the position, please include a cover letter in which you detail how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. Regular post-doctoral appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year.
For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Abigail Hunter (ahunter@lanl.gov).
Work Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.
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.
No Clearance: 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
Join a world-class team to advance the understanding and modeling in the area of computational material science, with an emphasis on deformation in polycrystalline metals! The Material and Physical Data group (XCP-5) in the X-Computational Physics division is seeking motivated candidates for a postdoctoral appointment. A successful applicant will:
- Work with computational materials science models over a range of length scales (meso - macroscales) to investigate and predict yielding, work hardening and failure behavior in structural materials.
- Will publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at well-known conferences.
- Will work in a team environment and have the ability to coordinate sharing information with lower and higher length scale models.
- Will coordinate with experimentalists to validate new model enhancements incorporated as part of the project.
XCP-5 is an interdisciplinary group which develops, implements, and validates constitutive models (material strength, damage and failure, etc.), equations of state (EOS), and physical data libraries including opacities and nuclear cross sections for use in large-scale simulation codes; additionally, some group members collaborate in the design and analysis of small-scale and integral validation experiments for material models and physical data. XCP-5 offers an exciting, flexible, scientifically challenging work environment with many opportunities to collaborate with the broader LANL scientific community.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Interest in the Mechanical Behavior of Metals and Alloys
Interest in the mechanical behavior of metals and alloys, particularly considering the effect of microstructure on overall material response.
Previous Computational Materials Science Experience
Computational materials science knowledge in one or more of the following mechanisms: dislocation motion, interaction, and/or reaction, grain boundaries, heterophase interfaces, precipitates, inclusions and/or interstitials, and/or evolution of damage such as voids or cracks.
Computing Experience
Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Fortran, or Python.
Communication
Strong interpersonal and teaming skills with the willingness to work with various communities at LANL, nationally, and internationally.
Publication and Presentation Record
Demonstrated expertise in physics through peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations.
Education/Experience:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics or related fields is required. The candidate must be within 5 years of completion of Ph.D. at time of being proposed for review by the committee, or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Specialized Previous Experience:
Experience with modeling techniques such as phase field modeling, discrete dislocation dynamics (DDD), crystal plasticity or others. Specialized knowledge of one or more of the following areas: dislocation and defect theory, crystallography, microstructural evolution, continuum mechanics, shock physics and/or constitutive theory.
Advanced Computing Experience:
A proficiency and demonstrated experience with parallel scientific computing is desired. In addition, a candidate with extensive experience in C, Fortran, or Python is also desired. Finally, familiarity with high performance computing and Unix/Linux computing environments is a desired skill.
Clearance:
A candidate with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance is desired, but not required. If eligible*, selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation for access to classified matter.
Non-US citizens are eligible for this position.
*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 Manual 472.2 for additional information.
Note to Applicants:
To be fully considered for the position, please include a cover letter in which you detail how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. Regular post-doctoral appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year.
For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Abigail Hunter (ahunter@lanl.gov).
Work Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.
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.
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.
No Clearance: 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
