High-Energy Density Physics Postdoc — Experiments & HPC

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A multidisciplinary research laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join their Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group in Los Alamos, NM. This position focuses on high-energy-density physics and requires strong programming skills in Assembly, Python, and C++. A Ph.D. in physics is mandatory, and candidates will engage in research, data analysis, and publication of findings. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Expertise in computer programming with multiple languages.
• Experience with physics simulation environments.
• Strong communication skills via peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in HED physics experiments and data analysis.
• Communicate results through publications and presentations.

Skills

Programming languages (Assembly, Python, C, C++, CUDA, etc.)

Physics simulation (Geant4, FEKO, COMSOL Multiphysics)

Instrumentation and control (LabView, CAEN digitizers, etc.)

Computational statistical methods

HED experiments design

Data analysis (Python, Mathematica)

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Analytical techniques (FTIR, optical imaging)

Education

Ph.D. in physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A multidisciplinary research laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join their Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group in Los Alamos, NM. This position focuses on high-energy-density physics and requires strong programming skills in Assembly, Python, and C++. A Ph.D. in physics is mandatory, and candidates will engage in research, data analysis, and publication of findings. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) matching.