Postdoc: X-ray Diffraction & Dislocation Modeling in Metals

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 110,743 - 135,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Package

401(k)

Relocation Assistance

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading research institution in California is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to model and simulate interactions between high-energy X-rays and crystalline defects in metals. The successful candidate will develop multiscale simulation frameworks and conduct complex simulations. Ideal applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and strong programming skills in C/C++/Python, along with experience in simulation methods. This dynamic role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Computational Science, Applied Math, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in atomistic and/or dislocation simulation methods.
• Ability to independently develop massively parallelized codes using C/C++/Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate a multiscale simulation framework for X-ray diffraction.
• Implement the framework in codes for LLNL supercomputers.
• Design and conduct molecular and dislocation dynamic simulations.

Skills

Atomistic simulation methods

Dislocation simulation methods

C/C++/Python programming

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

High-performance computing environments

Job description

A leading research institution in California is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to model and simulate interactions between high-energy X-rays and crystalline defects in metals. The successful candidate will develop multiscale simulation frameworks and conduct complex simulations. Ideal applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and strong programming skills in C/C++/Python, along with experience in simulation methods. This dynamic role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment.