Computational Physicist (Scientist 2)
Description
Job Title Computational Physicist (Scientist 2)
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name XCP-1/Lagrangian Codes
Minimum Salary 104100
Maximum Salary 172200
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.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
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 : Position requires a Bachelor' 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.
Note to Applicants:
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.
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)
Note to Applicants:
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.
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.
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 clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
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.
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 for applicant eligibility requirements.
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.
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Employment Status Full Time
Appointment Type Regular
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