Job Information
Los Alamos National Laboratory Postdoctoral Research Associate in Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The Physics and Chemistry of Materials group (T-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking qualified applicants for a postdoctoral position opening on the "Scalable Ecosystem for Complex Chemistry Simulations'' Directed Research project. The successful candidate will be expected to perform outstanding research in computational chemistry, including algorithmic development and high-performance implementations on LANL's state-of-the-art Institutional computing resources. This project will develop critical tools to be used for chemistry and material science applications. The research involves multiple areas of computational science (high-performance computing), data science (machine learning techniques), theoretical physics, chemistry, and materials science, and will provide the successful candidate with excellent opportunities to collaborate with experts from both LANL and other DOE labs (SNL, ORNL, etc). We provide unique opportunities for cross disciplinary collaborations, scientific workshop organization, and conference attendance. Outstanding applicants may be nominated for prestigious LANL-funded fellowships, enabling the pursuit of independent research. The candidate will also be able to opt for a part-time position.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in any of the following areas: electronic structure theory, atomistic simulations, or materials science.
Experience with programming in either python, Fortran, or C/C++ programming languages.
Demonstrated experience in conducting original scientific research through peer reviewed publication.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
Education/Experience:
- A PhD in Computational Physics, Computational Chemistry, Computer Science, or related fields, completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
Expertise in algorithm development for modeling materials with Quantum-based Molecular Dynamics
Experience with GPU programming
Significant experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) using Fortran, or C/C++ Experience developing in codes such as LAMMPS, DFTB+, SIESTA, Quantum ESPRESSO, or similar
Ability to work independently
Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible enough to learn new areas of research as needed
Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise
Work Environment:
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:
For more information on Postdoc program at LANL, please refer to https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships. For general program information, refer to the Postdoc Program web page https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php
Contact:
Dr. A. M. Niklasson (amn@lanl.gov)
Dr. C. Negre (cnegre@lanl.gov)
Dr. N. Lubbers (nlubbers@lanl.gov)
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 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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
HRP: This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.
426.2: This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities, which establishes entry-level requirements to ensure candidates selected for specific positions can successfully perform the requirements of the job.
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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.