Applied Mathematics Graduate Students

We are seeking candidates to join our team in Los Alamos National Laboratory's Theoretical Division (T-Division). T-Division offers a unique and dynamic environment that fosters multidisciplinary collaborations in support of the laboratory's strategic basic research and national security missions.

The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics (T-5) group within T-Division conducts research across a wide range of topics, including fusion science, space plasma science, numerical analysis, computational imaging, optimization, environmental sciences, and the modeling of critical infrastructure such as gas pipelines and electrical grids.

The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics group is seeking qualified graduate students to join our research teams. This opportunity allows selected candidates to contribute to cutting-edge scientific research while expanding their skill set. The position is open to students who will be actively enrolled in a graduate program throughout the duration of their appointment.

Successful candidates will be paired with a mentoring team and will collaborate closely with one of the scientific teams within T-5.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• 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

Desired

Qualifications:

• Ability to independently learn the usage of scientific software packages and how to perform analytical calculations
• Experience in one or more of the following topical areas:
  Applied Scientific Computing Research, Numerical analysis, Algorithm development, Linear and nonlinear partial differential equations, Scientific and Computational Imaging, Network analysis, optimization, and control, Critical Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.