ICF Plasma Modeling Postdoc: Code Development & Simulations

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k)

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

A national security research institution in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a postdoctoral candidate for code development and modeling in plasma physics related to Inertial Confinement Fusion. Successful candidates will have a PhD in a related field and strong skills in programming languages like Fortran, C/C++, or Python. The role involves modeling, validation, and teamwork with experimentalists. The position offers a robust benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the past five years or soon to be completed.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance requiring US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to development of physics packages for ICF modeling.
• Assisting in development of plasma physics models in xRAGE code.
• Validating models and their implementation for ICF and HEDP simulations.

Skills

Numerical methods

Modeling HEDP

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A national security research institution in Los Alamos, NM is seeking a postdoctoral candidate for code development and modeling in plasma physics related to Inertial Confinement Fusion. Successful candidates will have a PhD in a related field and strong skills in programming languages like Fortran, C/C++, or Python. The role involves modeling, validation, and teamwork with experimentalists. The position offers a robust benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities.