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Postdoctoral Appointee in Granular Materials Impact, Particle-Based Simulation, and Planetary Defense Sandia National Laboratories in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The postdoctoral appointment is temporary for up to one year and may be renewed at Sandia's discretion for up to five additional years. The posting describes competitive benefits, including vacation, medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and work-life-balance amenities; specific salary and stipend amounts are not stated.
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United States
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Sandia Biotech, Inc
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Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct computational research on the impact, dynamics, and mechanics of granular materials. The work focuses on improving coarse-grained, particle-based simulations for complex granular flows, compaction, and planetary-defense applications.
The researcher will generate and study gravitationally stabilized granular packings, investigate wave propagation and shock behavior, and run large-scale simulations of granular systems. Methods may include the discrete element method, molecular dynamics, bonded particle models, peridynamics, and material point methods. The project combines theoretical and computational analysis of heterogeneous materials such as powders, particles, and glasses.
The postdoctoral researcher will validate models, analyze simulations across applications, and publish results in peer-reviewed venues. The work is situated within a multidisciplinary Sandia team studying engineered material systems with coupled physical processes across multiple length and time scales, including energetic materials, soft materials, multiphase systems, and composite materials for extreme environments.
The research environment includes advanced computational facilities and collaboration with partner organizations on the design, performance, safety, and manufacturing of high-consequence material systems. The position is onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Funding details
The postdoctoral appointment is temporary for up to one year and may be renewed at Sandia's discretion for up to five additional years. The posting describes competitive benefits, including vacation, medical benefits, a 401(k) plan, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and work-life-balance amenities; specific salary and stipend amounts are not stated.
What's required
A PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field, conferred within five years before employment, is required. Candidates must have theoretical expertise in the physics and mechanics of heterogeneous materials, experience with particle-based simulations such as molecular dynamics, discrete element methods, or bonded particle models, and strong communication skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and scientific conference presentations. Preferred qualifications include experience with shock, impact, or vibration transmission in granular materials; high-performance computing and parallel simulations; LAMMPS or similar codes; scientific programming, computational modeling, and Linux; multiscale physics; and collaboration in multidisciplinary or multi-organizational teams. The selected candidate must be able to work onsite, travel as needed, and obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and includes pre-employment screening.
How to apply
Apply through the Sandia National Laboratories applicant portal using Job ID 699316. Review the eligibility and security-clearance requirements before submitting the application.
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