The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) is seeking candidates for one or more postdoctoral positions in computational astrophysics, particularly in topics relating to:
The CTA additionally has 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:
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Where You Will Work
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 Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) 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:
For general information go to Postdoc Program.
For issues with the online application system, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 665-4444 option 1.
Fellowship Opportunities: Candidates may be considered for a Director’s Fellowship or Nicholas C. Metropolis Fellowship. Outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
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.
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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