Space Nuclear Sensing, Diorama project, Post Bachelor's Student
- Req. Number: IRC140246
- Organization : ISR-8/Space Nuclear Sensing
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Post-Bachelor (postbac) student to join our team! The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air and space-based measurement and detection systems for nearly 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. By providing satellite-borne gamma-ray, X-ray, emp, and neutron detectors to the US government, ISR division supports monitoring of the atmosphere and near-Earth space for nuclear detonations. The Diorama project provides a framework for simulating physics in the near-Earth environment. Our science programs cover several disciplines, including magnetospheric physics, planetary exploration, gamma-ray astrophysics, space situational awareness, solar-terrestrial interactions, radio propagation in the ionosphere. This brings about vast scientific computing challenges, and we have a matching vast expertise in developing sophisticated computing architectures.
ISR-8 is currently seeking a post-bachelor student to work on modeling and simulation. This will involve developing physics codes for the Diorama project, developing example applications of Diorama to simulate radiation transport in the near-Earth space environment, developing visualization approaches, and very importantly writing chapters for a book on applications of Diorama.
The student will learn important skills in physics and scientific computing: physics of the near-Earth space environment, physics simulation, software engineering of large code bases, C++ programming, visualization, and possibly physics informed machine learning.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a mathematically based field awarded within the past 3 years, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
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. Applicant should be able to relocate to within commuting distance.
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 opt. 3.
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We are seeking a Post-Bachelor (postbac) student to join our team! The Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been designing, building, and operating highly innovative ground, air and space-based measurement and detection systems for nearly 60 years. We solve some of the most challenging scientific and national security problems facing the world today. By providing satellite-borne gamma-ray, X-ray, emp, and neutron detectors to the US government, ISR division supports monitoring of the atmosphere and near-Earth space for nuclear detonations. The Diorama project provides a framework for simulating physics in the near-Earth environment. Our science programs cover several disciplines, including magnetospheric physics, planetary exploration, gamma-ray astrophysics, space situational awareness, solar-terrestrial interactions, radio propagation in the ionosphere. This brings about vast scientific computing challenges, and we have a matching vast expertise in developing sophisticated computing architectures.
ISR-8 is currently seeking a post-bachelor student to work on modeling and simulation. This will involve developing physics codes for the Diorama project, developing example applications of Diorama to simulate radiation transport in the near-Earth space environment, developing visualization approaches, and very importantly writing chapters for a book on applications of Diorama.
The student will learn important skills in physics and scientific computing: physics of the near-Earth space environment, physics simulation, software engineering of large code bases, C++ programming, visualization, and possibly physics informed machine learning.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree awarded in the past three years but have not yet been accepted and enrolled in a graduate program.
- Advanced mathematics coursework, including differential equations, vector calculus, and linear algebra.
- Use of Linux as main scientific computing platform. Experience using C (or C++) and Python for numerical computing. Command line use of git.
- Demonstrated experience writing significant documentation (at the level of a thesis or several chapters in a book) using markup languages like Sphinx or LaTeX.
- Successful experience working in an integrated team environment.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Resume and cover letter typeset with LaTeX, using Linux command-line tools.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in a mathematically based field awarded within the past 3 years, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with independent research at the level of an undergraduate senior thesis.
- Coursework in statistics and machine learning.
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. Applicant should be able to relocate to within commuting distance.
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 opt. 3.
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.
