ICF Plasma Physics Postdoc: Computational Simulations

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral position focusing on plasma physics simulations for the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) program. The successful candidate will work within the CAI-2 group to develop and optimize implosion modeling and numerical methods, collaborating across experiment and theory teams at LANL in Los Alamos, NM.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrated research ability with publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computational plasma physics or closely related field.
• Experience with numerical methods and modeling HEDP or related systems.
• Publications, reports, presentations, or awards indicating strong research ability.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, requiring US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to implosion modeling and design optimization of experimental platforms.
• Improve numerical approaches for plasma physics simulations.
• Collaborate with LANL teams, including experiments and target fabrication, to advance ICF programs.

Skills

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Numerical methods

Computational plasma physics

Communication skills

DOE Q Clearance eligibility

Education

Ph.D. in computational plasma physics, applied mathematics, computational science or related field

Tools

High-Performance Computing

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral position focusing on plasma physics simulations for the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) program. The successful candidate will work within the CAI-2 group to develop and optimize implosion modeling and numerical methods, collaborating across experiment and theory teams at LANL in Los Alamos, NM.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrated research ability with publications.