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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 9 hours ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate - focused on constitutive modeling of metals and ceramics under extreme environments

positionLos Alamos, NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead the development of mechanistic based constitutive models for advanced metallic materials and ceramic composites, focusing on materials modeling under extreme environments.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of mechanistic based constitutive models for advanced metallic materials and ceramic composites
Conduct independent and collaborative research
Utilize advanced computational mechanics models to predict the effects of extreme environments on mechanical response and microstructure evolution in materials

Qualification

Crystal plasticity modelingFinite element simulationsPhase field modelingProgramming C++Programming PythonProgramming FortranUncertainty quantificationMechanical homogenizationIndependent researchCollaborative researchPublication recordInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Experience in modeling and simulations using crystal plasticity approaches or in rate theory/cluster dynamics methods
Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
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 five years

Preferred

Experience in finite element-based simulations
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 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)

Company

Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
dateFounded in 1943
location
Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.lanl.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant

Leadership Team

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Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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