Postdoctoral Research Associate – focused on constitutive modeling of metals and ceramics under extreme environments

What You Will Do

The MST-8 Materials Science and Technology group at Los Alamos National Laboratory has great opportunities for post doc candidates to join our team in the field of materials modeling, particularly meso-scale modeling of plasticity and damage of heterogenous crystalline metals.

The successful candidate will join the ‘Dynamic and Quasi-static loading – modeling (DQSLM)’ team within the MST-8 group. The DQSLM 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, etc. The DQSLM team adopts both hierarchical and integrated multiscale modeling and characterization strategies for mechanical deformation problems in the Material Science and Technology division.

The successful candidate will lead the development of mechanistic based constitutive models for advanced metallic materials and ceramic composites. Advanced knowledge of defect theory (e.g. dislocations, point defects) is required as the work will focus on micron-scale modeling of metals and ceramics. A strong background in mechanical homogenization method (mean-field, full-field) will also be preferable.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience in modeling and simulations using crystal plasticity approaches or in rate theory/cluster dynamics methods.
• Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills.
• Strong publication record.

Education/Experience: A PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related fields completed within the last five years

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in finite element-based simulations.
• 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

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.

Salary: 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 https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php

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.
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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 maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

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Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

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. 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@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.

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