Turbulence Modeling Post-Doctoral Research Associate

What You Will Do

The Physics-Aware AI/ML Team within the Computational Physics and Methods Group (CAI-2), Computing and AI Division (CAI), jointly with the Continuum Models and Numerical Methods Group (XCP-4), Computational Physics Division (XCP), is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in modeling and analysis of complex turbulent flows. The position will be funded through the ASC-PEM's Mix & Burn project, which advances the science of fluid and plasma flow modeling and simulation relevant to LANL's national security mission.

This position is for a two-year term with the potential for impactful contributions to both science and mission-driven applications. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will:

• Collaborate with a team to develop new methodologies for turbulence closures in complex flows, leveraging theoretical foundations, advanced machine learning algorithms, and large-scale simulations.
• Perform simulations on cutting-edge, high-performance computing platforms.
• Work closely with colleagues across LANL to advance turbulence model development and validation.
• Have opportunities to publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and present research at international conferences.

What You Need

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, earned within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated research excellence, as evidenced by a strong publication record in one or more of the following areas:
  Turbulence and turbulent mixing, compressible flows, numerical methods, data-driven reduced order models, physics constrained machine learning for scientific applications, and high-performance computing with MPI and large-scale simulations.
• Proficiency in scientific programming, preferably in Python, Fortran, or C/C++. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, demonstrated through publications and the cover letter.
• Work Location:
  
  The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM

Education/

Experience:

A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, earned within the last 5 years.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS), subgrid modeling, Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS), and Probability Density Function (PDF) methods for compressible flows.
• Familiarity with large-scale data analysis and the application of modern machine learning techniques to scientific computing.
• Background in turbulence model development and validation against experimental or simulation data.

Note to Applicants:

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Note to Applicants:

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Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Additional Details

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No Clearance:
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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