Postdoc: Hydrodynamic Energy Systems Research

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 88,650 - 108,350; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to work on hydrodynamic energy systems, including wave energy converters and current energy technologies. You will collaborate across disciplines, conduct experiments, run simulations, and help publish findings.

The role requires a Ph.D. and strong computational skills; onsite work in Albuquerque is expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering, science, or related STEM field.
• Experience with CFD, structural models, or FSI.
• Ability to obtain DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments on energy conversion technologies.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate new technologies.
• Perform simulations, optimizations, and hardware tests, and document results.
• Contribute to manuscripts for publication.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

HPC simulations

Mooring modeling

Experimental testing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in STEM

Tools

SNL-D3D

ANSYS Suite

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to work on hydrodynamic energy systems, including wave energy converters and current energy technologies. You will collaborate across disciplines, conduct experiments, run simulations, and help publish findings.

The role requires a Ph.D. and strong computational skills; onsite work in Albuquerque is expected.