What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Scientist 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Members of the Computational Physics and Methods Group (CCS-2) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) develop techniques and scientific software that deliver high-fidelity numerical solutions at scale for important LANL mission areas. The applications include linear and nonlinear neutral particle transport (neutrons, gamma rays, thermal X‐rays), charged particle transport, high-energy density physics, plasma and fluid dynamics, astrophysics, metal casting, welding and additive manufacturing, and climate and ocean modeling. Approximately 45 staff scientists perform this work together with about 15 postdocs and 30 students and university affiliates in a vibrant, innovative, and highly collaborative work environment. CCS-2 actively collaborates with researchers across LANL and with faculty members from various universities.

Scientist 2 ($87,800 - $144,800)

The successful candidate will:

• Work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop computational models that run at scale on the latest high-performance computers.
• Document work products in written form, e.g. code documentation, memoranda, journal publications.
• Present work achievements to the team, and when appropriate to the scientific community at technical conferences.

Scientist 3 ($96,600 - $161,300)

In addition to the duties outlined above, the Scientist 3 will be required to:

• Build and maintain connections and collaborations to partner organization within the Lab, across other NNSA Labs, and our partner universities.
• Mentor students, postdocs and/or junior staff.
• Develop new project opportunities for self and others.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.  LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.

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.