Postdoctoral Researcher

2 weeks ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia Inc Full time
About Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia National Laboratories is a premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs include:
  • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
  • Extraordinary co-workers
  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
  • Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

The Materials and Failure Modeling Department is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our diverse and inclusive team and contribute to ongoing computational solid mechanics research, development, and analysis.

On any given day, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Apply the principles of solid mechanics within the framework of the finite element method to support the research and development of computational mechanics tools for fracture and failure.
  • Use state-of-the-art finite element codes and world-class computational resources to support the design, development, and qualification of complex engineering materials and systems.
  • Partner with in-house code development teams to develop, implement, and use state-of-the-art computational mechanics tools.
  • Partner with experimentalists and other computational mechanicians to inform and improve existing computational mechanics methods and models.
  • Contribute to a wide variety of emerging research and development efforts at Sandia.
  • Develop a robust research portfolio through peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, and participation in professional societies.
Please include a complete curriculum vitae with your application.

Postdoctoral Appointee Salary is $98,500.00/annual for NM Location.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Qualifications We Require
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
  • Background in the foundations of solid mechanics, including strength of materials, continuum mechanics, mechanics of materials, and/or applied mathematics
  • Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Julia, Python, and/or Rust
  • Strong communication skills as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or external presentations at appropriate scientific conferences
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Qualifications We Desire
  • Experience performing finite element calculations and/or with finite element theories
  • Experience with cohesive surface elements and/or related finite elements
  • Experience with constitutive model development and thermodynamic theory
  • Experience with software development and modern software practices
  • Experience with fracture mechanics and related computational methods
About Our Team

The Materials and Failure Modeling Department performs material mechanics R&D, develops advanced engineering models, and deploys state-of-the-art computational capabilities to enable physically credible prediction of material behavior and failure in support of Sandia's mission. Core capabilities developed and maintained by the department include adaptive material and failure models, robust computational material libraries covering events from aging to shock physics, effective model calibration methodologies, and quantification of margin and uncertainty of material models.

Work towards your goals while making a difference

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information

This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.

Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia Inc Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading science and engineering research center that focuses on national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts works on cutting-edge projects in various areas, including radiation effects, device physics, and semiconductor devices. Some of the reasons we love our jobs...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    4 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellow OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral fellow to join our research team at the University of New Mexico. The successful candidate will have a strong background in molecular/cell biology, genetics, developmental biology, or a related field.Research FocusThe postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioscience

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    Advance Bioscience and Biotechnology at the Cutting EdgeSandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our dynamic team as a Barbara McClintock Bioscience Postdoctoral Fellow. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to advance foundational bioscience and biotechnology at the cutting edge...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Quantum Information ScienceThe Center for Quantum Information and Control (CQuIC) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in theoretical quantum information science (QIS) as part of the National Science Foundation's Focused Research Hub in Theoretical Physics (FRHTP).CQuIC is...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellow in Theoretical Quantum Information ScienceThe University of New Mexico's Center for Quantum Information and Control (CQuIC) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in theoretical quantum information science (QIS) as part of the National Science Foundation's Focused Research Hub in Theoretical Physics (FRHTP). CQuIC is an...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    4 days ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia Inc Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading science and engineering research center for national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts focuses on cutting-edge research in various areas, including radiation detection and characterization. Some of the reasons we love our jobs include:Challenging work with...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 week ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time

    Postdoctoral Research OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team at the University of New Mexico. The successful candidate will work on the LEGEND neutrino-less double-beta decay experiment, focusing on the development of a 100-liter cryogenic test stand and the study of xenon doped argon.Key...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia Inc Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading research and development organization that focuses on cutting-edge science and engineering for national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts works on a wide range of projects, from biosecurity and biodefense to energy security and homeland security. We are...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Full time

    Postdoctoral Fellow OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute. The successful candidate will work on several projects that utilize multimodal neuroimaging to study traumatic brain injury and psychosis spectrum disorders.Key Responsibilities:Perform...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia Inc Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading research and development organization that focuses on cutting-edge science and engineering for national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts is dedicated to advancing the boundaries of knowledge and developing innovative solutions to complex problems.Job SummaryWe...

  • Postdoctoral Research Scientist

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute Full time

    Job Title: Postdoctoral FellowWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team at the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute. The successful candidate will work on several projects that utilize multimodal neuroimaging to study traumatic brain injury and psychosis spectrum disorders.Responsibilities:Perform independent...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    4 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Space Dynamics Laboratory Full time

    Job OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Quantum Sensing and Timing (QST) group at Space Dynamics Laboratory. The successful candidate will have a strong background in optics, photonics, or a related field and experience with photonic integrated circuits, optical frequency combs, microwave photonics, and time and...

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States University of New Mexico Full time

    Job SummaryThis position will work with Dr. Guo to calculate the rates of surface reactions as part of an NSF grant.ResponsibilitiesConduct research in the field of chemistryCollaborate with Dr. Guo on NSF grant researchDevelop and implement research methodsAnalyze data and draw conclusionsRequirementsPhD in chemistry or related fieldDemonstrated commitment...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading research and development center for national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in various fields, including nuclear and radiation technologies.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    4 days ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading science and engineering research facility that focuses on national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts works on cutting-edge projects in various areas, including radiation detection and characterization.We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    3 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading research and development organization that focuses on cutting-edge science and engineering for national security and technology innovation. Our teams of experts work on a wide range of projects, from advanced materials and nanotechnology to cybersecurity and energy systems.Why Work...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    1 month ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Appointee to join our Water Power Technologies Department at Sandia National Laboratories. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work on marine renewable energy projects, including measurement/instrumentation and numerical modeling.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct structural/load...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory Full time

    Job Opportunity: The Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Quantum Sensing and Timing (QST) group. About the Position: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical and atomic technologies to enhance Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    4 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    About Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia National Laboratories is a leading research and development organization that focuses on cutting-edge science and engineering for national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts works on a wide range of projects, from biosecurity and biodefense to energy security and national defense.Job SummaryWe are...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Sandia National Laboratories Full time

    About the Job:Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Postdoctoral Appointee to join our Water Power Technologies Department. As a key member of our team, you will work on cutting-edge projects related to marine renewable energy, including measurement/instrumentation and numerical modeling.Key Responsibilities:Conduct...