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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Detonation Physics Postdoctoral Research Associate

positionLos Alamos, NM
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for the Shock and Detonation Physics Group as part of the SPARC program with the University of Michigan. The role involves developing computational tools for simulating shocks and detonations, and fostering expertise in numerical simulations related to explosives and compressible flows.

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Responsibilities

Develop new computational tools for the simulation and analysis of shocks/detonations within compressible flow regimes
Develop physics-based models and simulation capabilities
Develop novel AI/ML capabilities within this field
Foster expertise in the numerical simulation of condensed-phase and gaseous explosives, high-speed compressible flows, verification and validation, and modeling of both complex and idealized reactive flows

Qualification

Computational ScienceHigh-speed compressible flowPythonMachine learningModern FortranC++Numerical simulationPublications recordCommunication skills

Required

A Ph.D. in Computational Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics
Background in high-speed compressible flow physics of gaseous and/or condensed phase materials
Proficiency in Python, modern Fortran, and/or C++
Strong record of publications commensurate with experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which typically requires US Citizenship
A Ph.D. in Computational Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics completed within the last five years or soon to be completed

Preferred

Experience with numerical simulation of detonating flows and energetics
Experience with the development of reactive flow models
Experience with subscale modeling approaches in reactive flows
Experience in parametrization of gaseous and condense-phased explosive constitutive models
Experience with experimental optimization and design
Experience with machine-learning techniques for data analysis

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

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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
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Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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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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