Postdoc: Applied Math & Computational Physics X-ray Materials

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

PTO and holidays

Postdoctoral Paid Family Leave

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Molecular Foundry seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics to develop advanced theoretical and computational methods for understanding X-ray interactions with materials. Work closely with experimentalists to translate theories into numerical simulations and directly interpret results.

We encourage early-career scientists who want to blend fundamental theory with tool development and DOE user-facility

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or applied mathematics with a focus on theoretical modeling.
• Experience in quantum mechanics and light-matter interactions.
• Strong programming and computing skills (Python, Fortran/C/C++, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and document computational methods for modeling X-ray interactions with quantum and nanostructured materials.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to formulate theoretical models and interpret measurements.
• Benchmark numerical methods against theory, experiments, or existing approaches.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to group activities, install software, and train junior personnel.
• Maintain a collegial and safe work environment.

Skills

Quantum mechanics

Light-matter interactions

Theoretical modeling

Scientific computing

Python

Fortran/C/C++

Linux

Data analysis with Python

Education

PhD in physics

PhD in applied mathematics

Tools

Python

Fortran

C/C++

Linux

Job description

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Molecular Foundry seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics to develop advanced theoretical and computational methods for understanding X-ray interactions with materials. Work closely with experimentalists to translate theories into numerical simulations and directly interpret results.

We encourage early-career scientists who want to blend fundamental theory with tool development and DOE user-facility