Location: Los Alamos, NM
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**What You Will Do** The Plasma Theory & Applications group in the Computational Physics Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to design high-energy-density physics experiments that directly address fundamental physics questions related to the double shell inertial confinement fusion (ICF) platform. The postdoctoral research associate will utilize radiation-hydrodynamics simulations and related computational tools to design targets that will be experimentally fielded at laser facilities (e.g., the OMEGA laser facility and the National Ignition Facility). The work will involve regular interactions with computational experts as well as experimentalists and target fabrication specialists. Additionally, the postdoctoral research associate will contribute towards the generation of a large dataset consisting of ICF-relevant simulations for machine learning purposes and will engage with researchers across other divisions and disciplines at LANL. **What You Need** **Minimum Job Requirements:** - Strong background in computational physics and numerical modeling - Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Fortran - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment **Education/Experience**: Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or closely related field (completed within the last 5 years or expected completion by start date) **Desired Qualifications:** - Experience with radiation-hydrodynamics codes (e.g., HYDRA, xRAGE, FLASH, or similar) - Knowledge of inertial confinement fusion and high energy density physics - Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments - Experience with data analysis and visualization tools - Publications in peer-reviewed journals demonstrating research excellence **Work Environment:** **Work Location:** The work will be performed at LANL's