Lead Scientist — Applied Math & Plasma Physics

Los Alamos National Security LLC

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Medical/dental/vision
Life and disability
Parental leave
401(k) matching
Tuition assistance
Flexible schedules
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico seeks a Group Leader for the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics Group (T-5) within the Theoretical Division. The role combines strategic management with direct scientific leadership, guiding an interdisciplinary team of researchers in math, plasma physics, and AI-driven research while advancing national security missions.

The successful candidate will recruit and mentor staff, foster collaboration across LANL and external sponsors, and

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in applied mathematics, numerical analysis, optimization, or related fields.
  • Proven leadership and recruiting ability.
  • Experience mentoring scientists at all levels.
  • Excellent communication across disciplines and with sponsors.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic and operational management of the group.
  • Promote division-level visions and strategies; foster collaborations with LANL and external organizations.
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop staff scientists, postdocs, and early-career researchers.
  • Supervise group staff including performance evaluation, salary decisions, and career development.
  • Maintain an active, vibrant research program, approximately 50% time.

Skills

Leadership experience
Recruitment and mentoring
Communication across disciplines
Mathematics/Physics research expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico seeks a Group Leader for the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics Group (T-5) within the Theoretical Division. The role combines strategic management with direct scientific leadership, guiding an interdisciplinary team of researchers in math, plasma physics, and AI-driven research while advancing national security missions.

The successful candidate will recruit and mentor staff, foster collaboration across LANL and external sponsors, and

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