Postdoctoral Research Associate Los Alamos, NM

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Postdoctoral Research Associate job at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Los Alamos, NM.

The MST-8 Materials Science and Technology group at Los Alamos National Laboratory has exceptional opportunities for postdoc candidates to join our team in the field of materials modeling, particularly meso-scale modeling of plasticity and damage of heterogeneous crystalline metals. The selected candidate will join the 'Materials Modeling And charac

Terization under Extreme Environments' team within the MST-8 group. The MATEE team focuses on the development and use of advanced computational mechanics models to predict the effects of extreme and complex environments on both mechanical response and microstructure evolution in materials. The environments considered include high stresses, temperatures, radiation, and corrosion. The MATEE team adopts both hierarchical and integrated multiscale modeling and characterization strategies for mechanical deformation problems in the Material Science and Technology division.

You should have a strong publication record, an interdisciplinary research philosophy, and the ability to effectively communicate with researchers with varied backgrounds. As a postdoctoral research associate, you will be given the opportunity to publish results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and to present at well-known conferences. The position is for two years, with a third year possible based on performance and funding.

The successful candidate will lead the development of a phase field-based model to predict metals corrosion in molten salt reactor environments. Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics and of electrochemistry. A strong background in phase field modeling method will also be preferable materials.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience in modeling and simulations
• Experience in the field of chemistry/electrochemistry
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.
• Strong publication record.

A PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related fields completed within the last FOUR years.

• Experience in phase field modeling.
• Experience in Fast Fourier Transform based simulations.
• Experience in uncertainty quantification.

• Ability to effectively program using common languages like C++, Python, Fortran.
• Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible enough to learn new tools as needed by the research

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

Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500.

For more information go to Postdoc Program website at Note to Applicants:

• As part of the online application process, please include a cover letter describing your professional interests, career goals, and related skills and qualifications.
• In addition to the application process, please email resume to laurent
• No applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the education and minimum job requirements is encouraged to apply
• The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries may be prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories. Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. A new-employment drug test is required, and the policy includes random drug testing.

Although some states have legalized marijuana, use remains illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp or call , opt. 3.

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