Postdoc: Atomistic Modeling of Oxides Under Irradiation

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study defects in ionic oxides under irradiation using density functional theory and molecular dynamics. You will examine point defects, grain boundaries, and heterointerfaces and connect findings with experimental efforts to understand structural and chemical evolution under extreme environments.

The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration across ion beam irradiation, electrochemical analysis, synchrotron x-ray

Qualifications

• Experience with atomic scale modeling techniques including density functional theory and molecular dynamics.
• Defect chemistry and the role of charge on defect properties in ionic materials.
• Ability to convey research results via publications and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the study of materials under extreme conditions, particularly under irradiation, using atomistic modeling.
• Generate insights on defects and grain boundaries in oxide ceramics and integrate with experimental efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning ion beam irradiation, electrochemical analysis, synchrotron x-ray analysis, and electron microscopy.

Skills

Atomic scale modeling

Density functional theory

Molecular dynamics

Defect chemistry

Independent research

Collaborative research

Publications & presentations

Education

Ph.D. in physics, materials science, applied physics or closely related field

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study defects in ionic oxides under irradiation using density functional theory and molecular dynamics. You will examine point defects, grain boundaries, and heterointerfaces and connect findings with experimental efforts to understand structural and chemical evolution under extreme environments.

The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration across ion beam irradiation, electrochemical analysis, synchrotron x-ray