Radiation Transport Postdoc: Computational Physics & Methods

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Free basic life and disability insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Award-winning 401(k) with matching contributions

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher for its Radiation Transport Team. This role involves developing computational transport methods and software as part of a collaborative group focused on radiation transport and related fields. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or physics, excellent programming skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position is located onsite in beautiful Los Alamos, New Mexico, and includes numerous benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, physics, or a related field soon to be completed or completed within the last five years.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in the relevant academic journals.
• Experience with parallel programming models such as MPI and threading.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational transport methods and software for research.
• Analyze and provide creative solutions for technically complex problems.
• Deliver software products in radiation transport and high energy-density physics.

Skills

Theoretical and numerical methods for radiation transport

Software development for radiation transport

Excellent scientific programming skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, physics, or related field

Tools

Python

C/C++

Fortran

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral researcher for its Radiation Transport Team. This role involves developing computational transport methods and software as part of a collaborative group focused on radiation transport and related fields. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or physics, excellent programming skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position is located onsite in beautiful Los Alamos, New Mexico, and includes numerous benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.