Nuclear Weapons Scientist — Advanced Modeling & Leadership

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking scientists for Scientist 2 and Scientist 3 levels in Los Alamos, NM. You will develop capabilities to solve national-security problems using advanced multi-physics and radiation transport codes, contribute to experimental design and model development, and potentially lead projects while mentoring junior staff.

The positions require degrees in STEM, with 4–6 years of related experience, and may involve a Q clearance; onsite work location in Los

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Master's degree in a STEM field and 6 years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of: developing, running, or validating complex multi-physics and/or radiation transport codes; experimental design and analysis; theoretical or analytic work that underpins computational physics models or experimental design.
• Commitment to quality research, technical and scientific excellence, professional integrity, scientific communication, supporting diverse points of view, and personal initiative.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team on multidisciplinary research problems.
• Technical leadership along with supervisory/mentoring experience (for Scientist 3).
• PhD preferred with postdoctoral work in related fields; active clearance and large-scale computing experience could be assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop capability to solve problems with large multi-physics and/or radiation transport codes.
• Contribute to experimental design, model development, data evaluation, and/or code validation.
• Lead projects and mentor junior staff at the Scientist 3 level.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Professional Skills

Collaboration

Technical Contributions

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking scientists for Scientist 2 and Scientist 3 levels in Los Alamos, NM. You will develop capabilities to solve national-security problems using advanced multi-physics and radiation transport codes, contribute to experimental design and model development, and potentially lead projects while mentoring junior staff.

The positions require degrees in STEM, with 4–6 years of related experience, and may involve a Q clearance; onsite work location in Los