About this opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory lists this Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Subsurface Hydrology and Energy Systems opportunity in los alamos, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What You Will Do
Join a dynamic team of scientists tackling some of the most pressing energy and environmental challenges of our time. The Computational Hydrogeology and Energy Systems in the Subsurface (CHESS) Team within the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking outstanding postdoctoral candidates in computational subsurface hydrogeology. The CHESS team develops and applies high-fidelity computational physics models to advance scientific understanding of subsurface systems with applications to carbon storage, geothermal energy, and nuclear waste disposal -work that directly supports the Laboratory's mission of solving national security challenges through cutting-edge scientific innovation.
You will contribute to research at the intersection of subsurface flow and transport modeling, reactive geochemistry, and machine learning. Specific research directions may include:
Discrete fracture network (DFN) modeling using the dfnWorks software platform
Coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) process simulation
Single- and multiphase flow in fractured and porous media using FEHM
Carbon mineralization and reactive transport in subsurface systems
Application of machine learning and foundation models to subsurface energy systems
You will publish results in peer-reviewed journals, present work at national and international conferences, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary, integrated research team -helping shape the future of subsurface energy science along the way..
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Computational subsurface flow and transport modeling
Applied mathematics and numerical analysis or computational science
Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as Fortran, C++, Python, or Julia
Code development experience using modern software engineering practices in research or HPC environments (git and continuous integration)
Demonstrated potential for peer-reviewed publication
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, demonstrated through the ability to clearly convey complex technical information
Desired Qualifications:
LocateNumerical simulation of coupled THMC processes
Experience with discrete fracture network (DFN) modeling
Computational geochemistry
Upscaled transport modeling (reactive and non-reactive)
High-performance computing (MPI, parallel workflows, and/or GPUs)
Uncertainty quantification methods
Machine learning applied to geoscience or subsurface systems
Data and model visualization using tools such as ParaView, VisIt, or EarthVision
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Education
A Ph.D. in Computational Hydrology, Applied Mathematics, Computational Physics, Geological Engineering, or a related field is required. The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment and be within 5 years of Ph.D. completion.
Work Environment:
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.
Compensation and Appointment
Initial postdoctoral appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience. Outstanding candidates may be eligible for a LANL Director's Fellowship, or one of the prestigious named fellowships: Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines.
Where You Will Work
Located in the mountains of northern New Mexico near Santa Fe, Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The Earth and Environmental Sciences Division conducts world-leading research on subsurface systems, climate, and environmental processes. The CHESS team offers a dynamic and collaborative research environment with access to world-class computational resources, including leadership-class supercomputing facilities. 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)
Additional Details
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.
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. 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.
Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 or call .
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Worksite address
los alamos, NM, 87545, US
Who can apply
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