The Physics and Chemistry of Materials group (T-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking qualified applicants for possible staff position openings in several research areas. The candidate will be expected to perform outstanding research in the field of computational physics and chemistry on problems related to the properties and dynamics of materials. T-1 staff members are experts in theory and simulation of materials using a wide range of techniques, spanning multiple length-scales, from the atomic to the continuum.
T-1 seeks to understand how basic forces operating at the atomic level manifest themselves in the properties of matter at the macroscopic level. Our 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.
The candidate will be expected to lead outstanding research in developing new and improved models for the physics, chemistry and engineering used in a broad set of materials-related areas. Current activities in the group include research in atoms, molecules, solids, liquids, gases, plasmas, and explosives. This work supports a variety of Laboratory programmatic missions, including stockpile stewardship, energy security, threat reduction, and environmental science.
This 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.
Scientist 2 ($89,900 - $148,300)
The successful candidate will:
Scientist 3 ($98,900 - $165,100)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Scientist 3 will be required to:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Additional Job Requirements for (Scientist 3):
In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Scientist 3 level requires:
Desired Skills:
Education Required:
PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering or closely related fields
Notes to Applicants:
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.
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