Postdoctoral Appointee in UQ in Multi-Physics Applications
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: January 9, 2021
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Job Description:
: 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\. : We are
seeking Postdoctoral Appointees who are creative problem solvers
with fundamental knowledge in uncertainty quantification \(UQ\),
and experience in scientific computing, evidenced by publication
and codes\. The project at hand involves the development and use of
advanced UQ methods and software for global sensitivity analysis,
surrogate construction, and forward/inverse UQ in high dimensional
systems, targeting coupled multi\-physics computational codes for
cluster dynamics and fusion plasma modeling\. Planned UQ
developments include the use of low rank sparse tensor methods,
basis adaptation, and multilevel\-multifidelity methods, in a
practical setting employing large\-scale scientific codes\. Your
work will involve extensive interaction with a large and diverse
project team, and hands\-on use of existing suites of large\-scale
simulation codes on high\-end computational platforms\. Required: +
PhD in the physical sciences, applied mathematics, or engineering+
Knowledge and expertise in uncertainty quantification+ Knowledge
and expertise in computational science and software development
Desired: + Knowledge of multilevel multifidelity and low rank
tensor methods+ Knowledge and expertise in C\+\+ and Python+
Experience in performing collaborative research\.+ Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills\. Department Description:
The Plasma & Reacting Flow Science department at Sandia primarily
works on projects funded by the U\.S\. Department of Energy Office
of Science to address needs surrounding both high temperature and
low temperature plasma phenomena, combusting flows, reacting
gas\-solid interfaces, uncertainty quantification \(UQ\), and
related topics such as scientific machine learning\. We operate
state\-of\-the\-art experimental laboratories, conduct work at the
DIII\-D tokamak reactor, and utilize both local computer clusters
and the DOE Leadership Class supercomputers to conduct massively
parallel simulations\. About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories
is the nation's 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: + Challenging work
withamazingimpact 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 schedules, generous
vacations,strongmedical 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\. Security Clearance: This position does not
currently require a Department of Energy \(DOE\) security
clearance\. Sandia will conduct a pre\-employment drug test and
background review that includes checks of personal references,
credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education
verifications\. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a
U\.S\. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force
Base\. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of
information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other
indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or
terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties
assigned and subsequent termination of employment\. If hired
without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain
and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that
require a clearance, a pre\-processing background review may be
conducted prior to a required federal background investigation\.
Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U\.S\.
citizens\. 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\. Members of the workforce \(MOWs\) hired
at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days
during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared
Personal Identity Verification \(UPIV\) process\. Access includes
physical and/or cyber \(logical\) access, as well as remote access
to any NNSA information technology \(IT\) systems\. UPIV
requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE
personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL
employment or to foreign nationals\. The UPIV process will include
the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF\-85 \(Questionnaire for
Non\-Sensitive Positions\) and OF\-306 \(Declaration of for Federal
Employment\)\. An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in
immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber
\(logical\) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract\. All MOWs
may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA
immediately\. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go
through the UPIV process one year after the decision date\. EEO
Statement: 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\.
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