Postdoctoral Appointee: Granular Materials Simulations (Onsite)

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Affordable housing

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Sandia National Laboratories, located onsite in New Mexico, is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance research on granular materials. The role focuses on coarse-grained particle-based simulations for complex granular flows, compaction, and planetary defense.

The candidate will generate simulations, validate models, and publish results while working in a multidisciplinary team. The position requires a PhD within five years and offers pathways to regular positions; onsite work is required,

Qualifikationen

• PhD, conferred within five years prior to employment, in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Material Science, Applied Math, or other related field.
• Theoretical expertise in the physics and mechanics of heterogeneous materials (e.g. granular materials, glasses).
• Experience in particle-based simulations (e.g. molecular dynamics, discrete element method, bonded particle models).
• Good communication skills as evidenced by a history of publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at appropriate scientific conferences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoE Q security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Generate and study gravitationally stabilized granular packings and dynamics of wave propagation and shock using discrete element method or other mesh free continuum methods.
• Study complex granular physics using particle-based methods like discrete element, bonded particle models, peridynamics, etc.
• Run large-scale, cutting-edge simulations of granular systems.
• Conduct research to validate models, analyze simulation of various applications, and publish results.
• Travel as needed to support projects.

Kenntnisse

particle-based simulations

publication record

communication skills

Ausbildung

PhD in related field

Tools

LAMMPS

Jobbeschreibung

Sandia National Laboratories, located onsite in New Mexico, is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance research on granular materials. The role focuses on coarse-grained particle-based simulations for complex granular flows, compaction, and planetary defense.

The candidate will generate simulations, validate models, and publish results while working in a multidisciplinary team. The position requires a PhD within five years and offers pathways to regular positions; onsite work is required,