The term of the appointment is two (2) years, with the option to extend to a third year, depending on performance and funding availability.
What You Need
The successful applicant will have a background in modeling and simulation of subsurface systems with expertise in some of the following: (i) applied machine learning, (ii) multiscale modeling and simulation, (iii) contaminant fate and transport and/or (iv) risk assessment and uncertainty quantification. This position will require motivation to succeed in an independent work environment and the communication skills to interact with a multidisciplinary, integrated team. The successful applicant will be expected to publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present their work at national and international conferences.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Candidates must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years in a STEM field or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the commencement of appointment.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php .
Note to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an online application, including your CV and a one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include a short biography (2-3 sentences), research interests, and future career goals. Please address how you meet the minimum job requirements and any desired skills, if applicable. In addition to applying online, applicants need to email their CV and cover letter to Dr. Mohamed Mehana at mzm@lanl.gov. No applicant is expected to have all the desired skills. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply.
Outstanding candidates may be eligible for a LANL Director's Fellowship or a Distinguished Fellowships,
The Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory employs about 220 scientists, postdocs, and students, with expertise in various facets of Earth sciences. The successful candidate will join the interdisciplinary Energy and Natural Resources Security Group that works on strategic national and global problems related to energy and environmental security, such as energy production, critical minerals, wildfire management, carbon sequestration, and waste storage. Our research includes active collaborations with industry, universities, and other national laboratories.
Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
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