Shock Physics Scientist (Scientist 2/3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking an R&D Scientist 2 or 3 for the Shock Physics Team. The successful candidate will master established shock physics techniques and develop new methods to measure equations of state at extreme conditions, publishing results at top conferences.

The role involves collaboration with national facilities, use of large gas and powder guns, and growth into new research directions while supporting existing programs.

Formación

• Interest in performing cutting edge research with a positive impact on national security
• Strong publication record demonstrating experience in experimental dynamic materials research
• Excellent organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and retain a DOE Q Clearance and become qualified under the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
• Willingness to work safely with multiple hazards (high explosives, lasers, radiological materials, high pressures) in complex experimentation environments

Responsabilidades

• Train to master established experimental shock physics techniques and develop novel methods
• Measure equations of state of materials at extreme pressure and temperature
• Publish and present results at top international conferences
• Operate and coordinate use of large gas and powder research guns and facilities
• Collaborate with national facilities (DCS, Z Machine) and support existing programs

Conocimientos

Publication record

Organizational skills

Time management

DOE Q clearance

Hazardous environment safety

Educación

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Scientist 2/Scientist 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Shock and Detonation Physics Group (M-9) is seeking outstanding candidates for an immediately available R&D Scientist 2 or Scientist 3 position on the Shock Physics Team.

The successful candidate will be trained to master established experimental shock physics techniques and will have the opportunity to develop novel techniques. They will measure equations of state of materials at extreme pressure and temperature conditions and advance scientific understanding of material dynamics under shock compression on nanosecond to microsecond timescales. Research will support existing programs and also provide opportunities to develop new research directions over time. Most of the research is expected to be openly published and presented at top international conferences.

Much of the Team's research focuses on measurements supporting the generation of accurate and high-precision equations of state of metals, ceramics, and granular materials, including radiological materials. The Team has pioneered experiments to probe phenomena such as ejecta formation, phase change kinetics, and spall in shocked materials as well as temperature measurements using radiance-based pyrometric techniques. The Team operates eight large scale gas and powder research guns at a variety of sites that will be available to the successful candidate, along with research technician and engineering support. Members of the Shock Physics Team frequently lead experiments at large DOE User Facilities such as the Dynamic Compression Sector (DCS) at the Advanced Photon Source and the Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Interest in performing cutting edge research with a positive impact on national security
• Strong publication record demonstrating experience in experimental dynamic materials research
• Excellent organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and retain a DOE Q Clearance and become qualified under the Human Reliability Program (HRP) [BS1.1][MH1.2]
• Willingness to work safely with multiple hazards (high explosives, lasers, radiological materials, high pressures) in complex experimentation environments

Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3

• Years of postgraduate experience working as a scientist studying dynamic material properties
• Sustained record of publications with significant citations in a relevant field
• Evidence having established research funding as a principal investigator with experience leading research projects from proposal through execution with reporting to sponsors

Education/Experience at the Scientist 2 level

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience

Education/Experience at the Scientist 3 level

Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 6 years of related experience

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields is strongly recommended
• Postdoctoral experience
• Experience in dynamic experiments, shock physics, or high pressure equation of state experimentation.
• Comfortable using data analysis/scripting tools, such as Matlab, Python, or a computer programming language.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements

To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

HRP

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 Code of Federal Regulation, Part 712, §712.11. These requirements include on going drug and alcohol testing, as well as periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.