Postdoctoral researcher in High-Performance Computing for Atomistic Simulations of Energetic Materials
- Req. Number: IRC137266
- Organization : Physics And Chemistry Of Materials/T-1
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Physics and Chemistry of Materials group (T-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Research appointment as a part of the "High Explosive Molecular Dynamics" project. You will help push the boundaries of science and strengthen national scientific and technical capabilities in a highly engaging scientific environment. You will be responsible for developing, building, and maintaining scientific software and workflows for energetic materials simulations on some of the nation's most powerful supercomputers. You may also work on developing computational or theoretical approaches for polymer molecular dynamics simulations and/or carbon clustering. Additional research topics will become available. We provide unique opportunities for cross disciplinary collaborations, scientific workshop organization, and conference attendance. Outstanding applicants may be nominated for prestigious LANL-funded fellowships, enabling the pursuit of independent research. Our goal is to provide innovative and creative solutions needed to solve technical problems across the Laboratory's missions, including energy security, stockpile stewardship, and global threat reduction. Prior experience in computational chemistry or physics is not required.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: A PhD in High-Performance Computing, Computer Science, Computational Chemistry/Physics, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, or related fields, completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
Note to Applicants:
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 $97,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships. For general program information, refer to the Postdoc Program web page https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php
Contact:Dr. Joshua Finkelstein (jdf@lanl.gov)
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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:
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.
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The Physics and Chemistry of Materials group (T-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks qualified applicants for a Postdoctoral Research appointment as a part of the "High Explosive Molecular Dynamics" project. You will help push the boundaries of science and strengthen national scientific and technical capabilities in a highly engaging scientific environment. You will be responsible for developing, building, and maintaining scientific software and workflows for energetic materials simulations on some of the nation's most powerful supercomputers. You may also work on developing computational or theoretical approaches for polymer molecular dynamics simulations and/or carbon clustering. Additional research topics will become available. We provide unique opportunities for cross disciplinary collaborations, scientific workshop organization, and conference attendance. Outstanding applicants may be nominated for prestigious LANL-funded fellowships, enabling the pursuit of independent research. Our goal is to provide innovative and creative solutions needed to solve technical problems across the Laboratory's missions, including energy security, stockpile stewardship, and global threat reduction. Prior experience in computational chemistry or physics is not required.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Experience in modern programming languages for scientific computing such as C++/Fortran and/or python.
- Experience building scientific codes in a High-Performance Computing environment (Linux and shell).
- Demonstrated experience in conducting original scientific research through peer reviewed publication record.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible enough to learn new areas of research as needed.
- Permanent Residency or U.S. citizenship
Education/Experience: A PhD in High-Performance Computing, Computer Science, Computational Chemistry/Physics, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, or related fields, completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Substantial experience in computer programming using compiled languages such as Fortran or C++.
- Experience in multi-scale methods, energetic materials or polymer molecular dynamics simulations (or willingness to learn)
- Experience with either MPI or a GPU coding language (CUDA/HIP etc.)
- Prior experience with the development of LAMMPS source code
- Experience in running large-scale computational physics, chemistry, or materials science codes based on atomistic quantum-chemical approaches and/or molecular dynamics using classical force-fields.
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise.
Note to Applicants:
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 $97,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships. For general program information, refer to the Postdoc Program web page https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php
Contact:Dr. Joshua Finkelstein (jdf@lanl.gov)
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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 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 206.2. 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.
How to Apply: 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. 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: 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.
