Large-Scale Atomistic Modeling - Postdoctoral Researcher

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Data Visualization, Machine learning techniques

Job Description

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Pay

• $108,840 Annually

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of advanced large-scale atomistic materials modeling. You will apply expertise at the intersection of materials science and data science to advance uncertainty-aware atomistic simulations of dynamic processes in materials. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and interpret very-large scale simulations on advanced high-performance computers and contribute to quantification of uncertainty in these models. This position is in the Quantum Simulations Group of the Materials Science Division.

In this role you will 

• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team to advance methodologies for and applications of accurate, error-quantified atomistic materials simulations.
• Contribute to evaluation of error-quantified materials property predictions using large-scale molecular dynamics simulations.
• Develop, analyze, and/or apply models to quantify uncertainty in large-scale molecular dynamics simulations.
• Maintain an awareness of technical literature in assigned areas.
• Publish research results in external peer-reviewed scientific journals and participate in international conferences.
• Present formal and informal overview of research progress at weekly meetings.
• Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in Material Science, Theoretical Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in atomistic modeling of materials using molecular dynamics simulations, especially of solid-state dynamic processes and/or reacting molecular systems.
• Knowledge in the one or more of the following additional areas: computational electronic structure, interatomic potential development, machine learning/data science methodologies, massively-parallel computing, high-energy density or high-pressure science, visualization.
• Experience with very-large scale (100M+ atoms) molecular dynamics simulations.
• Experience authoring technical and scientific reports, delivering scientific presentations, and developing independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
• Ability to work independently on technical tasks, influence technical objectives, to provide in depth analysis, and develop unique technical solutions.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in effective presentations at seminars, meetings and/or teaching lectures.
• Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications We Desire

• Machine learning / data science applied to interatomic potential development and analysis.
• Experience with electronic structure-based (ab initio) atomistic modeling methods, include density functional theory, quantum Monte Carlo, and/or quantum chemical methods.
• Experience with active learning and/or interpretability of machine learned data representations, including neural networks, Gaussian process models, and other constructs.
• Experience with parallel programming tools and software development for large-scale heterogeneous computers, including GPUs.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Flexible Benefits Package

• 401(k)

• Relocation Assistance

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

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Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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