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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Graduate Research Assistant

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to conduct research in multiphase flow theory and modeling, focusing on theoretical and computational fluid-structure interactions and related model developments.

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Responsibilities

Conduct research in multiphase flow theory and modeling
Work on theoretical and computational fluid-structure interactions, compressible multiphase flows, and related model and algorithm developments
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary group in diverse fields of engineering, physics, and applied mathematics

Qualification

Theoretical modelingNumerical computationFluid dynamicsSolid mechanicsScientific software usageDesire to learnOpenness to projectsCollaborative teamwork

Required

Enrollment in a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or closely related field
A minimum 3.2 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA on graduate course work
Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
Desire to learn new things and openness to work on different projects
Current enrollment graduate degree in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, or a related field

Preferred

Ability to independently learn the usage of scientific software packages and how to perform analytical calculations
Research experience in theoretical modeling and numerical computation of fluid dynamics, or solid deformations, or a related field of physics

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

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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