ICF Plasma Modeling & Simulation Postdoc

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high-deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with 6% matching plus annual increase

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral candidate for code development in plasma physics and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF). Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and be proficient in Fortran, C/C++, or Python.

This role involves developing physics packages for the xRAGE code, validating models, and collaborating on ICF simulations. Benefits include competitive medical insurance, retirement plans, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong background in numerical methods and modeling HEDP or related systems.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (requires US citizenship).
• Strong record of publications commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics packages for the xRAGE code related to plasma physics.
• Validate physics models and implement new capabilities for ICF simulations.
• Collaborate with experimentalists and computational scientists.

Skills

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Numerical methods

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral candidate for code development in plasma physics and Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF). Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and be proficient in Fortran, C/C++, or Python.

This role involves developing physics packages for the xRAGE code, validating models, and collaborating on ICF simulations. Benefits include competitive medical insurance, retirement plans, and flexible schedules.