What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Strong theoretical & computational background in plasma physics
• Demonstrated record of scientific achievements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• The position requires a Ph.D. in theoretical plasma physics or a closely related area earned within the last five years.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research in computational plasma physics

Desired Skills:

• Experience with large-scale fluid or kinetic plasma simulations
• Experience comparing simulations with laboratory experiments and/or spacecraft observations

Notes to Applicants:  Interested candidates can contact Bill Daughton (daughton@lanl.gov), Andrei Simakov (simakov@lanl.gov), Adam Stanier (stanier@lanl.gov),  or Ari Le (arile@lanl.gov)          

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.

Candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships.

For general information go to Postdoc Program.

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.