Computational Physics Postdoc: Nuclear Simulations

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the XTD nuclear weapons design division. The role involves engaging with hydrodynamics, plasma physics and dynamic materials research using high-performance simulations, collaborating with LANL scientists and external partners.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in a relevant field and a strong foundation in numerical methods, computational physics, and Python, with the ability to obtain a Q‑clearance and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, applied mathematics, nuclear or mechanical engineering, material science, or a related discipline completed within the last 5 years or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with LANL scientists to design and run hydrodynamics, nonlinear fluid dynamics, plasma physics and dynamic material properties studies.
• Use computational tools to analyze experimental data, design new experiments, and advance simulation methodologies.
• Communicate findings through publications and internal reports; contribute to cross-institutional collaborations.

Skills

Numerical methods

Computational physics

UNIX/Linux

Python scripting

Education

PhD in physics / astrophysics / applied mathematics / nuclear or mechanical engineering / materials science

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the XTD nuclear weapons design division. The role involves engaging with hydrodynamics, plasma physics and dynamic materials research using high-performance simulations, collaborating with LANL scientists and external partners.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in a relevant field and a strong foundation in numerical methods, computational physics, and Python, with the ability to obtain a Q‑clearance and