Computational Physicist; Scientist

What You Will Do

Are you an early computational physicist looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Are you interested in an environment where you can grow your technical skills and your professional network? If the answer to these questions is "yes" we encourage you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

You will be working in the Lagrangian Codes group (XCP-1) which develops and maintains large scale, massively parallel multi-physics codes targeting the computers of today and the future, including heterogeneous architectures, ARM, and GPUs. The Lagrangian Codes group s areas of expertise include: computational fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, radiation (magneto) hydrodynamics, turbulence, high explosives, mesh generation and optimization, computational science, and research software engineering.

Technical Knowledge

Professional knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: radiation magneto) hydrodynamics, turbulence, computational fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials science, high explosives, mesh generation and optimization, computational science, and research software engineering. Knowledge and/or experience in the development of scientific codes. Demonstrated proficiency with FORTRAN, C/C++, or another high-performance computing programming language.

Collaboration

Teamwork is essential to the success of our group. You will need to have demonstrated the ability to function effectively in a team environment with a willingness to learn new skills and be flexible in work assignments. This includes exhibiting professional conduct in interactions with co-workers and supervisors.

Publications & Presentations

Demonstrated scientific productivity as evidenced by publications and presentations.

Code Development

Advanced multi-year experience on a code development team that has delivered and maintained software for users.

Mentorship

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams. Experience mentoring junior staff and/or students in technical and professional development.

Education/Experience
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Position requires a Bachelor s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience using high-performance computing (HPC) environments, MPI, and UNIX
• PhD or MS in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with Lagrangian or Arbitrary-Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) hydrodynamics and other physics (or multi-physics) in that context
• Experience with code development on high performance and heterogeneous architectures
• Experience with and demonstrated interest in LANL s mission and research environment.
• Demonstrated impact on programmatic deliverables for the nuclear weapons program.
• Active Q clearance is desirable.

For full consideration please submit a CV, and a comprehensive cover letter describing your qualifications and how they meet the required and any desired qualifications for the position.

No applicant is expected to have all the desired qualifications. If you meet the minimum requirements of the job you are encouraged to apply.

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.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

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 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 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)

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q…