The Physics and Chemistry of Materials (T-1) Group provides scientific and technical leadership in fundamental and applied theoretical research on the physics and chemistry of materials. The group currently has 36 Ph.D. or equivalent level staff scientists, 10 postdoctoral employees, and an annual budget of over $20M. The members of the group seek to understand how basic forces operating at the atomic level manifest themselves in the properties of matter at the microscopic level. The group maintains theory, modeling and simulation capabilities in a broad set of materials-related areas. Current activities in the group include research in atoms, molecules, solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. Group projects include the development and application of theory and techniques for calculating the electronic properties of molecules, solids, and liquids, atomistic simulations of materials, the dynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions; equation of state and thermodynamics; mechanical properties, reactive burn and flow, atomic structure and collision theory, catalysis, opacities and the physics of hot and warm dense matter. Particular applications of this research include the properties of simple metals, transition metals, and actinide elements, molecules, alloys and compounds, radioactive properties of hot dense matter; the properties of polymers, organics and energetic materials, and theory and technologies for energy security. The position is funded with the expectation that the successful candidate will lead the group while engaging personally in active and funded programmatic technical research at approximately 50% time.
What You Need
The successful candidate will possess:
Desired Skills:
The ideal candidate will also have:
Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent independent research experience in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
Notes to Applicants:
To receive full consideration, please send:
•A cover letter highlighting education and relevant experience
•Curriculum vitae
•A list of publications or equivalent, if applicable.
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.
The Theoretical Division invites applications for the Physics and Chemistry of Materials (T-1) Group Leader position. The Group Leader will report to the Division Leader, will serve on the broader Theoretical Division management team, and will hold primary responsibilities for group management, administration, and scientific leadership.
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
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 a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director.
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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