Job Description
To learn more, visit California Website: http://ca.sandia.gov/casite/ or New Mexico Website: http://www.sandia.gov/. Department Description The Reacting Flow Research Department is part of the Transportation Energy Center at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA. The department focuses on basic research in scientific, engineering, and mathematical disciplines related to the fluid and thermal energy sciences, including theoretical, computational and experimental investigations. How to Apply Go to http://tinyurl.com/3nxy7qt for job number 638713.
Job Description Postdoctoral Appointee Job Details The department is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to perform research in the areas of uncertainty quantification, probabilistic modeling, predictability, and multiscale simulation. Relevant applications include, but are not limited to, biochemistry, electrochemistry, climate modeling, combustion, and high performance computing simulators. Required - Ph.D. degree in the physical/mathematical sciences or engineering. This can include degrees in applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanical or chemical engineering, as well as related fields - Research expertise in uncertainty quantification, probabilistic methods, and computational science - Ability to work both independently and in a team environment - Ability to take ownership of, and autonomously carry forward, major aspects of a research project - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Desired The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: stochastic systems, polynomial chaos expansions, spectral methods, sensitivity analysis, Bayesian inference methods, numerical methods, model reduction, linear algebra, large scale simulation of reaction or cellular signaling networks, computational singular perturbation, software development, and high performance computing. Security Clearance Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications.
Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance if required for a position. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for employment including access to classified information or matter.
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. Citizenship Sandia is a Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory; as such, many of our jobs require a DOE security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If this position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance, U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire.
If you hold dual citizenship and you accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you will be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship. Benefits At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website. EEO Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. |
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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, postdocs, and visiting researchers—all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://public.ca.sandia.gov/casite |