Job Description
What You Will Do The MST-8 Materials Science and Technology group at Los Alamos National Laboratory has exceptional opportunities for post doc candidates to join our team in the field of materials modeling, particularly meso-scale modeling of plasticity and damage of heterogenous crystalline metals.
The selected candidate will join the 'Materials Modeling And characTerization under Extreme Environments' team within the MST-8 group. The MATEE team focuses on the development and use of advanced computational mechanics models to predict the effects of extreme and complex environments on both mechanical response and microstructure evolution in materials. The environments considered include high stresses, temperatures, radiation, and corrosion. The MATEE team adopts both hierarchical and integrated multiscale modeling and characterization strategies for mechanical deformation problems in the Material Science and Technology division.
You should have a strong publication record, an interdisciplinary research philosophy, and the ability to effectively communicate with researchers with varied backgrounds. As a postdoctoral research associate, you will be given the opportunity to publish results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and to present at well-known conferences. The position is for two years, with a third year possible based on performance and funding.
The successful candidate will lead the development of a phase field-based model to predict metals corrosion in molten salt reactor environments Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics and of electrochemistry. A strong background in phase field modeling method will also be preferable materials.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:
- Experience in modeling and simulations
- Experience in the field of chemistry/electrochemistry
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
- Strong publication record.
Education/Experience: A PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related fields completed within the last FOUR years.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in phase field modeling.
- Experience in Fast Fourier Transform based simulations.
- Experience in uncertainty quantification.
- Ability to effectively program using common languages like C++, Python, Fortran.
- Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible enough to learn new tools as needed by the research
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.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at
Note to Applicants:
- As part of the online application process, please include a cover letter describing your professional interests, career goals, and related skills and qualifications.
- In addition to the application process, please email resume to laurent@lanl.gov
- No applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the education and minimum job requirements is encouraged to apply
- The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of 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.
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 (paid sick, vacation, 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 . 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity: 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 applicable federal, state and local 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3 .
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