Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join their MST-8 Materials Science and Technology group, focusing on materials modeling, particularly meso-scale modeling of plasticity and damage in heterogeneous crystalline metals. The successful candidate will lead the development of a phase field-based model to predict metals corrosion in molten salt reactor environments.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Experience in modeling and simulations
Experience in the field of chemistry/electrochemistry
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
Strong publication record
Qualification
Required
Experience in modeling and simulations
Experience in the field of chemistry/electrochemistry
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills
Strong publication record
A PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related fields completed within the last FOUR years
Preferred
Experience in phase field modeling
Experience in Fast Fourier Transform based simulations
Experience in uncertainty quantification
Ability to effectively program using common languages like C++, Python, Fortran
Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible enough to learn new tools as needed by the research
Benefits
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)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Founded in 1943
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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