Postdoctoral Researcher — Atomistic Materials Modeling

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a postdoctoral researcher in atomistic materials modeling and molecular dynamics to investigate materials performance at the atomic scale.

You will plan, run, and analyze simulations, develop workflows, and collaborate with experimentalists and computational researchers. The role involves communicating results through publications and conferences, with onsite work as required.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or closely related field.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and analyze computer simulations of materials behavior at the atomistic scale.
• Develop and maintain simulation workflows and data-analysis tools.
• Integrate materials knowledge to formulate research hypotheses and carry out research.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary, dynamic research teams.
• Present findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Atomistic modeling

Python

C++

Machine learning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in materials science/physics/chemistry/mechanical engineering

Tools

DFT

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque seeks a postdoctoral researcher in atomistic materials modeling and molecular dynamics to investigate materials performance at the atomic scale.

You will plan, run, and analyze simulations, develop workflows, and collaborate with experimentalists and computational researchers. The role involves communicating results through publications and conferences, with onsite work as required.