Summary
The Deterministic Transport Team and Monte Carlo Team in the Computational Physics & Methods Group, CCS-2, seek one or more Postdocs to contribute to their spectrum of responsibilities. The mission of these teams is to provide numerical radiation transport capabilities for LANL's programmatic efforts and external customers. The physics scope includes linear transport, such as neutronics; nonlinear thermal X-ray transport; and transport-related multiphysics
applications, such as nuclear reactors, inertial confinement fusion, and supernovae. The Post Doc is expected to work both independently and in a team environment in the following areas:
- numerical radiation transport methods research and development,
- computational algorithm research and development,
- modern software design, development, deployment, and integration in application codes, and
- implementation of software on heterogeneous computing architectures.
The Post Doc is expected to collaborate with other scientists on the team, in the group, and in the greater scientific community. The Post Doc shall be aware of and advance the state of knowledge in our areas of expertise through original research and publications. The Post Doc will follow established Software Quality Engineering (SQE)
practices and policy to develop and maintain efficient, massively parallel software for large-scale heterogeneous computing platforms. The Post Doc is expected to interact with users to gain insight and
understanding of transport applications.
Required Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of transport theory.
- Experience with deterministic, stochastic, or hybrid radiation transport methods.
- Knowledge of general numerical algorithms.
- Demonstrated ability to publish in transport methods or software development literature.
- Programming experience with C, C++, or Fortran for scientific applications.
- Strong ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to work effectively on a team.
- This position requires Q-clearance access authorization; applicants must have the ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.
Desired Skills
- Active Q clearance.
- Large-scale software development experience.
- Knowledge of best practices in Software Quality Engineering (SQE).
- Experience in software management, including the development of and adherence to release policies, library maintenance, configuration management, and design and software reviews.
- Experience with parallel programming.
- Demonstrated ability to publish in software development literature.
- Ability to write proposals in diversified, transport-related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to commit to product delivery.
Education
Ph.D. in engineering, applied mathematics, or physics completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
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.
For general information refer to the
Postdoctoral Program page.
To apply, use the "Apply" button and submit a resume, publications list and a cover
letter outlining current research interests.
