Job Details
Computational Materials Science
Job Purpose
Sandia National Laboratories is one of the country’s largest research and engineering laboratories, employing 8,100 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov. We are searching for professionals in the area of Computational Materials Science for the Computational Materials Science and Engineering Department at the Albuquerque facility. The salary is commensurate. A benefit and relocation package is available. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities will depend on the match between the candidate's skills and project requirements. Current projects include radiation damage in metallic and semiconductor alloys; development of interatomic potentials for alloy systems; structure and properties of internal interfaces; microstructural development in nanocrystalline materials; reactive wetting and spreading; and grain evolution in anisotropic and strained systems. These projects utilize simulation techniques at the atomic scale, such as molecular dynamics, and at the mesoscale, such as Monte Carlo Potts models.
Preferences
A PhD in materials science, physics, or related field with a solid background in general materials science and materials modeling is required. A strong background in computational methods and computer programming is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
How to Apply
Please apply online at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, click Search for Openings, and reference Job Requisition Number: 64783.
EEO Statement
U.S. Citizenship Normally Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
Company Information
Sandia National Laboratories is one of the country’s largest research and engineering laboratories, employing 8,500 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov.