Energy Conversion Postdoctoral Researcher

Company: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Location: Livermore
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

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Job Description

We have an opening within the Energy Conversion and Storage Group for a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member. The Energy Conversion and Storage Group seeks to gain fundamental and practical insight into combustion processes through numerical simulations and experiments and develop predictive combustion models and software that are fast enough to impact the engine design cycle. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED), within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role you will

• Conduct research in and development of one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics, reactive chemistry, numerical methods, and heterogeneous computing.
• Design, implement, and analyze techniques in one or more of the above areas.
• Pursue complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
• Reduce the time, resource cost, or increase accuracy of combustion simulations by designing efficient algorithms guided by applied mathematics and physics.
• Develop and apply numerical tools to simulate high efficiency clean combustion engine regimes and novel combustion systems by combining multidimensional fluid mechanics with chemical kinetics.
• Conduct detailed analysis of high efficiency clean combustion engine regimes and novel combustion processes.
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  Qualifications
  
  • PhD in Engineering, Applied Science, or related field.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics, reactive chemistry, numerical methods, and heterogeneous computing.
  • Experience developing independent research projects, including publication of peer-reviewed literature.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in analysis, modeling, and simulation tools (e.g. CFD, FEA).
  • Ability to thrive autonomously; be pro-active in solving inevitable road blocks, have a persistent attitude, and self-train when necessary.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
    
    Qualifications We Desire
    
    • Experience in writing technical reports, journal articles, and high-quality research proposals.
    • Project management skills.
    • Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux, GPUs, and parallel algorithm development.
      
      Additional Information
      
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      • Comprehensive Benefits Package
      • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
      • Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
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