Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The Technology Applications group is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a core background in electrical engineering concepts including applied electromagnetics and/or acoustics, who will primarily work within the A-3 group and collaborate with various teams supporting national security missions.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with the A-3 group, which consists of approximately 45 full-time staff from various educational backgrounds including electrical and mechanical engineers, designers, technicians, physicists, and students spread across multiple technical areas and within a variety of laboratory spaces and field environments
Collaborate with other groups, divisions, and directorates supporting this broad mission space
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related field, earned within the last five years or soon to be completed
Strong technical background in one or more of the following areas: Theoretical or experimental electromagnetics, acoustics, and signal processing
Ability to obtain DOE Q clearance (usually requires a US citizenship)
Preferred
Experience with electronics and typical laboratory test instruments relating to RF/microwave and acoustic work such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, function generators, oscilloscopes, hydrophones, and ultrasonic transducers
Experience with signal processing and data analysis for RF and/or acoustic measurements
Experience developing, implementing, and testing machine learning methods with standard ML software packages like Pytorch or Scikit-learn
Fluency in one or more computer programming languages like Matlab, Python, or C++
Experience with one or more numerical modeling platforms like COMSOL, CST, or Ansys
Demonstration of conducting original scientific research through peer-reviewed publication or conference record
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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