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Ab Initio Nuclear Theory Postdoctoral Researcher in Nuclear Structure, Reactions, and Astrophysics Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in United States
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Postdoc
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Theoretical Physics
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The position offers an annual salary of $123,048, subject to placement within the stated range based on qualifications and organizational needs. Benefits include a flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement, and potentially flexible schedules depending on project needs. This is a temporary, mentored postdoctoral appointment with possible extension up to three years.
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About this position
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is recruiting a full-time, on-site Ab Initio Nuclear Theory Postdoctoral Researcher in Livermore, California. The researcher will work in the Nuclear Data and Theory group within the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.
The project focuses on ab initio nuclear structure and reaction theory, including the structure of exotic nuclei and low-energy reactions relevant to the Big Bang and other astrophysical settings. Responsibilities include developing theoretical and computational approaches, conducting numerical simulations on LLNL and national-laboratory supercomputers, combining many-body methods with high-performance computing and modern statistics, quantifying uncertainties, collaborating with internal and external scientists, presenting results, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to proposals.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a related field, obtained within five years of the anticipated start date. Experience in nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, astrophysical simulations, physics-code development, and collaborative research is required. Experience with few- or many-body methods, statistical or machine-learning approaches to uncertainty quantification, and C++, C, Fortran, Python, parallel programming, or large-scale HPC is advantageous.
The appointment may be extended to a maximum of three years and provides a salary of $123,048 annually, plus benefits, 401(k), relocation assistance, and education reimbursement. No security clearance is required, although assignments exceeding 179 days require a federal background investigation. Applicants must comply with applicable NDAA Section 3112 access restrictions and pass the required pre-employment drug test if selected. Apply online through the LLNL SmartRecruiters portal.
Funding details
The position offers an annual salary of $123,048, subject to placement within the stated range based on qualifications and organizational needs. Benefits include a flexible benefits package, 401(k), relocation assistance, education reimbursement, and potentially flexible schedules depending on project needs. This is a temporary, mentored postdoctoral appointment with possible extension up to three years.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in theoretical physics or a related field, received within five years of the anticipated start date. Candidates need experience with theoretical methods applied to nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, or astrophysical simulations; experience developing computer codes for physics problems; innovative problem-solving ability; strong written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment. Preferred qualifications include a peer-reviewed publication record, experience with few- or many-body nuclear methods, statistical methods or machine learning for uncertainty quantification, and familiarity with C++, C, Fortran, Python, parallel programming, and large-scale HPC architectures. Applicants must also satisfy applicable Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory access restrictions, including NDAA Section 3112 eligibility.
How to apply
Apply online through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory job portal using reference #REF9042N. Submit the required application materials through the “Apply Now” link and review the eligibility and access restrictions before applying.
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