Summary
Post-doctoral positions in Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Hot-Spot Development and Criticality in Reactive Materials: The Shock and Detonation Physics Group (DE-9) is seeking exceptional post-doctoral candidates to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and highly integrated experimental-theoretical-computation team investigating the influence of energy localization on the initiation and sensitization of energetic materials.
The first position is available in the theoretical and numerical modeling of hot-spot growth and evolution in reactive materials. The research will involve formulating and simulating models of hot-spot creation and growth for a range of initiation mechanisms, as well hot-spot interaction and burn front evolution. The program will involve a close collaboration with on-going experimental studies.
Additional candidates are sought for an experimental program investigating the role of hot spots in the initiation and sensitization of energetic materials using traditional shock wave methods. The positions will involve some or all of the following duties: performing gas gun-driven plate impact, explosive drive and laser-based shock wave physics experiments, fabrication and characterization of energetic materials and inert model materials, including growth of large explosive crystals, investigation of physical properties and phase behavior of materials at both static and dynamic high pressures using x-ray diffraction and numerous spectroscopic methods, and general chemical and physical analysis.
Required Skills
Candidates should have a proven record of independent research including recent publications and presentations, and a broad interest in dynamic experimentation, spectroscopy, and materials science. A background in combustion modeling and/or theoretical/numerical modeling of incompressible or compressible fluid flow is desirable.
Experience in performing time resolved spectroscopic measurements is particularly of interest. Exceptional writing and communication skills and the ability to obtain a DOE "Q" clearance are also desired.
Education
Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or related field completed withing the last 5 years or soon to be completed.
Notes To Applicants
Technical questions can be addressed to either Dana Dattelbaum at danadat@lanl.gov or Mark Short at short1@lanl.gov
Pre-Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Government Conflict of Interest
To ensure that you and LANL avoid any potential conflicts of interest, all current/former Government Officials must read and respond, if applicable, to the LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
Contact
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)665-6406
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates
may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman
or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
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