Computational Physicist

$132,810 - $204,636/Yr

ZipRecruiter - Livermore, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Livermore, CA

About the position

The Computational Physicist role at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) focuses on enhancing security through the development of simulation codes for advanced supercomputing architectures. The position involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to advance physics simulation capabilities across various applications, including inertial confinement fusion and nuclear counterterrorism. The role offers a hybrid work schedule after a probationary period, allowing flexibility in work location.

Responsibilities

• Build simulation tools using modern software practices as part of a team.
• Develop models and algorithms to support physics capabilities for a diverse application space.
• Support users of simulation tools.
• Share results through conferences, reports/publications, and potential interactions with collaborators.
• Recognize and support plans to promote and foster a culture of diversity, equity, and accountability within the workplace.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• At the mid-career level, develop and critically assess physics capabilities to support applications requiring advanced simulation tools.
• Collaborate as a technical expert on multidisciplinary teams.
• Set specific technical strategies to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• PhD or equivalent level of proficiency in physics, mathematics, engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in developing scientific applications in Python, C/C++, or FORTRAN.
• Proficiency in converting theory into computational models, implementing computational models, or evaluating computational algorithms and methods for their applicability.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and experience authoring high-quality reports/publications and delivering effective technical presentations.
• At the mid-career level, advanced knowledge of physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• Significant professional programming experience.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and/or collaborating within teams.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated record of delivering top-quality research in relevant areas of science and engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in one or more science disciplines, such as shock hydrodynamics, solid/fluid mechanics, materials science, particle transport, radiation transport, nuclear physics, plasma physics, or physical chemistry.
• Proficiency in developing and supporting multi-dimensional numerical simulation.
• Proficiency in developing scientific simulations for high-performance and/or heterogeneous computing systems (e.g., use of MPI, OpenMP, Cuda/HIP, or other HPC technologies).
• Proficiency in developing advanced technical solutions (e.g., numerical algorithms).
• Proficiency in working in a multidisciplinary team-research environment, demonstrating creativity and initiative in addressing challenging problems.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)