We additionally have ties to various experimental astrophysics groups, leveraging expertise in plasma physics, turbulence, radiation transport, nuclear physics, and atomic physics.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Desired Skills:
Education:
Completion of a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a related field.
The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) brings together researchers from across Los Alamos National Laboratory to study topics in computational astrophysics. With over 50 staff, students, and postdocs, the CTA encourages collaboration across a wide variety of astrophysical topics, and provides a broad expertise and a strongly supportive community. The CTA has exceptional resources available for high-performance computing, as well as research and travel expenses.
Additional Details:
No Clearance: 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.
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general program information refer to the Postdoc Program web page http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php.
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 regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.