The Los Alamos National Laboratory sponsors many programs to provide opportunities for both student and postdoctoral employment. You can get an good general overview of what is available by consulting the Human Resources Division at the Laboratory, and in particular, by looking at their listings of postdoctoral opportunities.

Post-Doctoral Research Position - Posted 10 December 2001

The Los Alamos National Laboratory, Group T-14, Detonation Theory and Application Group, is seeking candidates for a post-doctoral position to conduct research on the microscale response, and average properties of, materials with complex microstructure. Materials of interest include both metals and polymeric composites. Research goals include realistic numerical simulation of material response at the microscale, and determination of appropriate bulk composite properties. The position is partially funded under the Accelerated Strategic Computing Initiative, which emphasizes the use of large scale (parallel) computing for scientific study. Applicants should have a strong background in micromechanics and bulk property determination, including analytical averaging methods and bounding techniques. Additionally, computational solid mechanics experience is highly desirable, including experience with numerical discretization techniques and parallel computation. Familiarity with any of the following areas a plus: molecular dynamics mechanical property determination techniques, the material point method, computational inelasticity and constitutive modeling, modeling of contact and interfaces, and object-oriented C++ programming.

Successful candidates are expected to participate in multidisciplinary research activities, interact with national laboratory and outside university personnel, and perform various scholarly activities. The appointment is for 3 years. Salary, with full benefits, will be in the range of 50 to 60K depending upon experience. Interested individuals should send a curriculum vita and cover letter, copies of selected publications and the name, address and phone number of at least two references to:

Scott G. Bardenhagen, Ph.D.
Group T-14, MS B214
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545
bard@lanl.gov

T-14 group members are always interested in identifying exceptional candidates who may qualify for Laboratory-sponsored funding. Consult the web pages described above for more information about the postdoctoral program in gerneral, and contact group members directly to inquire about current specific prospects. There is a generic posting related to postdoc opportunities in the Theoretical Division, which may be of interest.