Postdoctoral Scientist: Predictive Modeling & UQ

NCSL International; Livermore, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a postdoctoral appointee to bridge physics- and process-based predictive modeling with large multi-sensor datasets. The role emphasizes forward modeling, uncertainty quantification, and real-time calibration within a digital twin framework.

The position is onsite in Livermore, CA, requiring 60% onsite work and collaboration across local labs; applicants must be able to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance and pursue impactful, mission-driven research.

Qualifications

• PhD in an engineering, chemistry, physics or applied mathematics field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work at the interface between physics- and process-based predictive models and large datasets.
• Develop real-time calibration within a facility digital twin.
• Present results at team meetings and multi-lab collaborations.

Skills

Computational modeling

Electromagnetic modeling

Machine learning

Uncertainty quantification

High Performance Computing

Python data science

C/C++/Fortran/Julia

Software carpentry & version control

Education

PhD in Engineering/Physics/CACS/Applied Math

Tools

MATLAB

Fortran

Julia

C/C++

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a postdoctoral appointee to bridge physics- and process-based predictive modeling with large multi-sensor datasets. The role emphasizes forward modeling, uncertainty quantification, and real-time calibration within a digital twin framework.

The position is onsite in Livermore, CA, requiring 60% onsite work and collaboration across local labs; applicants must be able to obtain a DOE Q-level security clearance and pursue impactful, mission-driven research.