Los Alamos National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Shock Physics and Materials at Extreme Conditions Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates to study the fundamental physics and chemistry of materials at extreme pressures and temperatures, utilizing various dynamic and static high pressure techniques.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work safely and productively in a fast-paced team setting with minimal supervision
Experience in experimental scientific research and development
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and experience interacting with personnel at all levels
Ability to explain and present technical information, both verbally and in written form, to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to work safely and productively in a fast-paced team setting with minimal supervision
Experience in experimental scientific research and development
Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and experience interacting with personnel at all levels
Ability to explain and present technical information, both verbally and in written form, to an audience with varied technical backgrounds
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Energy (DOE) Q Clearance, which typically requires US citizenship
A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or a closely-related field earned within 5 years of the anticipated start date
Preferred
Experience with dynamic experiments or high-strain-rate mechanics
Experience performing research on high explosive materials
Experience as a user at facilities such as synchrotrons or XFELs
Experience with velocimetry, high speed imaging, pyrometry, X-ray, or laser-based diagnostics
Experience using oscilloscopes and instrumentation to acquire short duration, single occurrence events
Experience with computer programming languages for instrument control, data acquisition, and data analysis (e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)
Active DOE Q clearance (or equivalent)
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 (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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