Postdoctoral Appointee - Hydrodynamic Energy Systems High Performance Computing, Onsite

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

Job Overview

We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Postdoctoral Appointee in the Hydrodynamic Energy Systems department. You will work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists on projects focused on wave energy converter (WEC) control, WEC co‑design, current energy converter (CEC) technologies, and other hydrodynamic energy system projects.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering, science, or other relevant STEM discipline
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD), structural models, and/or fluid‑structure interaction (FSI) models
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming for data processing and analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
• Experience with high‑performance computing simulations
• Experience with mooring modeling and/or experimental testing
• Familiarity with hydrodynamic energy systems, offshore systems or related technologies
• Demonstrated initiative, e.g., independently developed research questions or novel model development
• Demonstrated interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience with numerical modeling for river and tidal energy converters, e.g., using SNL‑D3D, ANSYS Suites

Location & Salary

Position located in Albuquerque, NM. Annual salary: $98,500. The selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected class under state or federal law.