Computational Physics Credibility Post-Baccalaureate Student

What You Will Do

Are you ready to begin a career in verification, validation, uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) and machine learning? If so, we encourage you to learn more about our student openings in the Computational Physics: Verification & Analysis group (XCP-8) at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). We are looking for several highly motivated undergraduate and graduate-level candidates in the areas of verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) and machine learning (ML) for computational physics. As a valued member of our team, your work will contribute to the laboratory's mission to solve national security challenges. You will be involved in multiphysics computational modeling and verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification of computational physics models. We are interested in both undergraduate and graduate student levels and have both summer and year-long positions available.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Computational physics

You will need experience one or more of the following areas: numerical modeling, development of physics-based models, or understanding of relevant physics and mathematics. Of particular interest is experience with equations of state for solids and gasses, material strength and damage models, turbulence models, and high explosive physics.

Research Expertise

You will need to have conducted research in one or more of the following data science and/or computational physics areas: fluid dynamics, solid mechanics, materials, equation of state, high explosives, high-energy-density physics, radiation transport, validation, uncertainty quantification, optimization, machine learning, or a closely related focus area.

Programming

For this role you will need programming skills in at least one of the following: Fortran, C++ and/or Python. Alternately experience programming in Matlab or R may be substituted.

Teamwork and Communication

You will need a to show that you are a team player and can work in scientific team environments. You should also be able to ably communicate scientific research to peers. Examples include conference presentations, research in team environments, and/or journals publications.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, statistics, machine learning, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must be within 3 years of completion of bachelor's degree at time of being proposed for review by the committee, or will have completed all requirements by commencement of the appointment. Additionally, the candidate should not be accepted into/enrolled in another graduate program at time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications

• Software development in Fortran and Python

• Experience in hydrocode modeling

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Enthusiasm for learning

• Record of published research/technical reports

Note to Applicants

To be considered for the position, applicants should submit a CV/resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how their experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. We are interested in both undergraduate and graduate student levels and have both summer and year-long positions available. Summer student positions are also available for 11 weeks but the exact duration is flexible to accommodate academic schedules. For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Brandon M. Wilson (~~~).

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 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 ~~~ or call ~~~ option 1.