What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials/Machine Learning Postdoc Position position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
Description
Job Title Materials / Machine Learning Postdoc Position
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name MPA-CINT / Center For Integrated Nanotechnologies
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What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral candidate in the area of
Discovery of materials, with an emphasis on using machine learning tools coupled with a fundamental knowledge regarding materials (especially metals) and property dependence on microstructure including chemistry. A successful applicant will have experience with processing of materials using both conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques along with a strong background / interest in automation of these processes using robotics. This position in focused on developing automated laboratories to accelerate data collection for machine learning. A working knowledge of various machine learning tools will also be desirable. A successful applicant will be expected to work well in a team environment.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements :
- Hands-on laboratory experience with using an arc-melter or advanced manufacturing equipment (e.g. EOS).
- Hands-on experience with characterization of materials using techniques like optical, electron back scattered imaging (EBSD).
- Fundamental knowledge of structure-property relationships in materials.
- Demonstrated problem solving and out-of-the box thinking to overcome technical hurdles.
- Code development experience.
- Proficiency in Fortran, C, C , or Python.
- Excellent written and communications skills.
Education / Experience : A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics or related fields is required. The candidate must be within 5 years of completion of Ph.D. at time of being proposed for review by the committee or will have completed all Ph. D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.
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Location
This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM
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 .
Note to Applicants : To be fully considered for the position, please include a cover letter in which you detail how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. Regular post-doctoral appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year. Outstanding candidates (with approximately 15 - 20 articles in reputable, peer-reviewed journals) may be eligible for a LANL Director's Fellowship.
For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Saryu Fensin (saryuj@lanl.gov).
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes :
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.
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 applicable 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 a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
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Salary : $94,500
