| Job Title | | Atmospheric Modeling Scientist (Scientist 2/3) | | | | Location | | Los Alamos, NM, US | | | | Organization Name | | T-3/Fluid Dynamics & Solid Mechanics | | | | Minimum Salary | | | | | | Maximum Salary | | | | | | | | What You Will DoThis position will be filled at either the Scientist 2 or 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. The Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics group (T-3) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking qualified applicants for applicants in the areas of simulation and analysis of atmospheric processes. Candidates with experience in modeling and analyzing coupled climate interactions and/or cloud process modeling (convective and/or microphysics parameterizations) are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute heavily to the development and application of the DOE’s new earth system model, E3SM, which is focused on addressing science questions related to DOE missions. Of particular interest is an understanding of the influence of coupled climate interactions on the distribution and frequency of precipitation and drought over the United States and its linkages to global climate processes. The candidate will be expected to perform outstanding research in the field of atmospheric physics and cloud processes across scales within the context of Earth system modeling. T-3’s goal is to provide innovative and creative solutions needed to solve technical problems across the Laboratory’s missions, including energy security, stockpile stewardship, and global threat reduction. | | | | | | What You Need Scientist 2 ($89,900 - $148,300) The successful candidate will: Perform independent research in theoretical and computational modeling of atmospheric and climate processes. Publish research in leading scientific journals. Recruit and mentor students and postdocs. Work in a team environment to solve problems in support of DOE Laboratory missions.
Additional Requirements for a Scientist 3 ($98,900 - $165,100) In addition to the duties outlined above, the Scientist 3 will be required to: Lead and guide inter-disciplinary teams, possibly encompassing both theorists and experimentalists, to develop new theoretical and computational tools for the modeling and simulation of the earth system. Recruit and mentor junior staff. Provide leadership in preparing proposals that guide future research directions of the group.
Minimum Job Requirements: Experience with configuring and running earth system models. Experience analyzing coupled climate processes in earth system model output. Knowledge of convective and microphysics schemes used in atmospheric models. Proficiency in a programming language such as Fortran, C/C++, and/or Python. Strong record of publications. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build a research plan and work productively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Desired Skills: | | | | | | Where You Will WorkLocated 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. The Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics Group has a long history of foundational contributions in the fields of computational solid and fluid dynamics, with significant impact on the Nuclear Weapons Program, DOE, DOD and other federal programs, as well as industrial applications. Staff members in T-3 perform basic and applied research, with a focus on computational physics and the associated model and algorithm development activities required for modern multi-physics and multi-scale applications. The group's capabilities include methods development for computational continuum dynamics, theoretical model development for materials and physical process modeling, methods and model development for climate modeling and simulation, and multi-physics modeling and simulation tool development. This work also requires interaction and collaboration with the experimental community at the laboratory. These capabilities serve a broad spectrum of applications areas and a wide variety of sponsors, including the DOE office of Science, National Nuclear Security Administration, DoD, other federal agencies, and private industry. | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | | | | Employment Status | | | | | | | Appointment Type | | Regular | | Regular | | | | | |
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