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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.1pt;background:white">Computational Earth Science Postdoc<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://jobszp1.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAMC=R&p_svid=65917&p_spid=3034325&p_lang_code=US">https://jobszp1.lanl.gov/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?OAFunc=IRC_VIS_VAC_DISPLAY&OAMC=R&p_svid=65917&p_spid=3034325&p_lang_code=US</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Computational Earth Science Group (EES-16; <a href="http://www.lanl.gov/EES-16">www.lanl.gov/EES-16</a>) in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is looking for <u>exceptional</u> postdoctoral
 candidates in a range of disciplines and application areas. The Group focuses on a broad array of energy, environmental, and national security challenges including:<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Energy:</b> carbon sequestration, geothermal energy, wind energy, unconventional oil & gas, energy-water nexus, nuclear energy, energy storage, energy infrastructure.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b>Environment:</b> groundwater simulation and hydrogeology, climate impacts and extreme events, surface hydrology, urban and wildland fire, environmental remediation.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">
<b>National & global security:</b> non-proliferation, regional instability.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Computational Earth Science Group addresses these challenges using multiple computational techniques and simulation tools including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), machine learning, reduced-order modeling, massively parallel high
 performance computing (HPC), data analytics, physics-based models of the environment, hydrological models, GIScience/GIS, and operations research/optimization. The Group’s research includes both fundamental and applied science ranging from subsurface to atmospheric
 phenomena, including collaboration with experimentalists to measure unique subsurface, surface, and atmospheric signatures. The successful candidate or candidates will work as part of a dynamic team developing cutting-edge approaches (methodologies and computational
 tools) to tackle pressing national and global challenges. Example projects include:<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Reactive transport modeling</b> involved in actinide-water interactions in high pressure-temperature environments.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<b>Integrated Disturbance Science (IDS) </b>focused on climate impacts & extremes on ecosystems, hydrology, the energy-water nexus, and disruptive events such as drought and wildfire. Spatiotemporal scales of interest range from hillslope-to-continents and
 seconds-to-decades. <span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<b>Data and Model Analytics</b>: machine learning from large datasets obtained through surveillance programs and model simulations to extract important and meaningful features representing processes and latent variables hidden in the data.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<b>Coupled fire-atmosphere modeling </b>to simulate the interaction between wildland fires and surrounding atmosphere, to understand and characterize two-way feedbacks that control fire behavior, and to develop the science to support decision making for fire
 managers.<b> </b> <span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><b>Fossil Energy </b>focused on improving extraction efficiency of unconventional oil/gas fields, safe long-term storage of CO<sub>2</sub> through application of predictive science, high-performance
 computing, and machine learning.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<b>National Security Science</b> exploring gas migration in highly fractured porous media and high pressure/temperature initial conditions. Fundamental research to convert rock damage simulations to permeability fields.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt">Applicants are not restricted to the example projects; these are used to highlight current challenges the Group is addressing. However, the Group is looking for <u>exceptional</u>candidates and this must include
 a proven track record of excellent scientific research and publishing.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:10.0pt"><strong><i><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#4F81BD">What You Need</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:10.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#4F81BD">Minimum Job Requirements:</span></strong><a name="_GoBack"></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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Demonstrated exceptional research through peer-reviewed publications. This should include five or more publications and first-authored manuscripts (e.g., an h-index of at least 5).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Proven extensive computational or modeling skills and understanding.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Demonstrated existing knowledge or willingness to learn about energy, environmental, and national security applications relevant to the Computational Earth Science Group.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Demonstrated excellent communication, writing, and oral presentation skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Selected candidates must have demonstrated exceptional potential for publishing peer-reviewed research.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and dynamic team.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b>Desired Skills:</b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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High-visibility, first-authored publications.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Proven experience giving oral presentations at leading academic conferences or symposiums.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Proven experience in coding proficiency in languages such as C/C++, Fortran, Java, Julia, Python, MATLAB, and R.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Demonstrated understanding and ability to work in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Proven experience in big-data (>= terabyte scale) processing and analyses.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
Demonstrated experience of developing or supporting research projects and proposals.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Education and background:</b> A Ph.D. in a field related to our Group’s challenges, including geology and geosciences, atmospheric sciences, engineering (e.g., environmental, civil, mechanical), applied mathematics, computer science,
 physics, hydrology, and geography.  The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment and be within five years of completion of the Ph.D.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates with previous postdoctoral experience are also strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed almost immediately and candidates of interest will be notified with a very short turnaround.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b>Notes to Applicants:</b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To apply, please submit an online application including your résumé and a cover letter that includes a short research statement (not to exceed one page). The cover letter should include a short biography (2-3 lines), research interests,
 and future career goals. Research interests in your cover letter should be aligned with the Group’s challenges; candidates are encouraged to contact relevant scientists in the Group (see <span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.lanl.gov/EES-16"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.lanl.gov/EES-16</span></a></span> for
 more information). Please contact Richard Middleton (<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:rsm@lanl.gov"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">rsm@lanl.gov</span></a></span>) for more information.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#4F81BD">Additional Details:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt"><b>No Clearance:  </b>Position does not require a security clearance.  Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New-Employment Drug Test:</b> The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt"><span style="color:black">Candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert
 Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships</span><span class="apple-style-span">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt">For general information go to <span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php"><span style="color:#0563C1">Postdoc Program</span></a></span>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Equal Opportunity:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,
 age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by
 federal laws and regulations.  The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.
 To request such an accommodation, please send an email to <a href="mailto:applyhelp@lanl.gov">applyhelp@lanl.gov</a> or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:#4F81BD">Where You Will Work</span></i><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:10.0pt">Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.  LANL enhances national security by
 ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.<span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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