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ID #41159360
State California
City Livermore
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Showed 2022-05-19
Date 2022-05-18
Deadline 2022-07-17
Category Security
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Computational Scientist Postdoctoral Researcher

California, Livermore, 94550 Livermore USA

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Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory's mission. Job Description We have an opening for a

Postdoctoral Researcherto perform advanced research and development on the modeling of laser plasma interaction and control. This project will investigate the ability of machine learning models to predict the plasma response to spike trains of uneven duration and delay (STUD) pulses. You will work with theoretical and experimental plasma physicists, computational mathematicians, and data scientists, including collaborators external to the Laboratory. This position is in the Computing Directorate within the Center for Applied Scientific Computing (CASC) Division.

In this role you will:
  • Conduct research and develop data-driven methods based on simulation data from models of varying fidelity.
  • Develop simulation models and execute novel computational studies of plasma responses to STUD pulses.
  • Investigate the interpretability and generalization properties of different classes of machine learning models.
  • Collaborate and interact with multi-disciplinary research teams.
  • Publish research results in external peer-reviewed scientific journals and participate in scientific conferences.
  • Conduct independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to define and carry out the research.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in applied mathematics, computational science, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of numerical mathematics and machine learning techniques.
  • Experience programming in C, Python and/or Julia.
  • Experience applying machine learning techniques to data from physical systems; working knowledge of PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Ability to perform independent research.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact with a multidisciplinary team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, and deliver technical presentations.
Additional Information

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2021 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
  • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Careersite .

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form .

CaliforniaPrivacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here .

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years. Eligible candidates are those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2022Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
  • Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)
  • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Careersite .

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

LLNL demonstrates its commitment to public safety by requiring that all new Laboratory employees be immunized against COVID-19 unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to all new hires including those who will be working on site, as well as those who will be teleworking.

Security Clearance

None required.However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2 .

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LLNL is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer that values and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form .

CaliforniaPrivacy Notice

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitlesjob applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here . Videos To Watch

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