Radiation Transport Postdoctoral Research Associate

Overview

The Radiation Transport Team within the Computational Physics and Methods group (CAI-2) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral position developing computational transport methods and software. In collaboration with their future mentor, they will propose a well-defined research plan that will allow them to develop new skills and knowledge and produce computational methods and results that can be published in the scientific literature and presented at technical conferences.

CAI-2 is a dynamic, collaborative group engaged in the entire computational-physics workflow, from developing novel methods to delivering production-grade single- and multi-physics codes. We engage in fundamental and applied research across diverse fields, including radiation transport, fluid dynamics and turbulent flows, metal casting and advanced manufacturing, Earth systems, astrophysics and plasma physics. The Radiation Transport Team provides subject matter expertise and production software products in the areas of linear and nonlinear neutral particle transport (neutron/gamma, thermal X-rays), charged particle transport, and high energy-density physics.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Technical Expertise

• Theoretical and numerical methods for radiation transport
• Software development for radiation transport
• Applications of transport methods and codes
• Computational algorithm development

Communication

Effective interpersonal skills, as well as excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to publish in the relevant academic journals.

Problem Solving

Demonstrated ability to analyze and provide creative solutions for technically complex problems.

Computing

Excellent scientific programming skills and experience with languages such as Python, C/C++, and/or Fortran for scientific applications. Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative software development environment.

Clearance

Eligible to apply for a DOE Q clearance.

Education/Experience
:
Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, physics, or a related field soon to be completed or completed within the last five years.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience with parallel programming models using bulk-synchronous and asynchronous (e.g., MPI, threading) parallelism and modern heterogeneous computing architectures (e.g., GPUs)
• Experience with modern task-based parallel programming models
• Experience with modern software development techniques, i.e., compilers, computer hardware design, portability, continuous integration, unit testing, and regression testing
• Experience in other related science and application areas beyond those mentioned above, e.g., turbulence, plasma physics, thermal hydraulics, radiation health physics, radiation detection, radiation-hydrodynamics, multiphase flow, materials science
• Active DOE Q clearance

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People s Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

For full consideration, please submit a CV, detailed cover letter describing how you satisfy the job requirements and contact information for three professional references familiar with your work. Contact Erin Davis (ejdavis) and/or Joe Zerr (rzerr) for more details about this position.

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