What You Will Do

Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an early- to mid-career scientist to contribute to ongoing programs and develop future applied and basic science missions in the areas of treaty monitoring, magnetospheric physics and space situational awareness. The selected candidate will provide high-impact support to multiple of the following activities:

Modeling and simulation of populations of charged particles in the magnetosphere to improve our understanding of signatures and backgrounds in treaty monitoring instruments and our ability to predict the fate of anthropogenic sources of trapped charged particles.

Development, production, calibration and deployment of sensors into space. Analysis and interpretation of data from these instruments to understand signatures and backgrounds.

Building and participating in multi-disciplinary teams for the execution of cross-functional projects.

Supporting the training and mentoring of technical staff, postdocs, and students across the organization.

ISR-1 is in the Intelligence and Space Research (ISR) division at LANL. We specialize in space-based radiation measurement, data analysis, and modeling and simulation for national security and basic science missions. Our work receives funding and requirements from the DOE, DOD, NASA, NSF and other government agencies. Projects are executed through a close interaction among all disciplines of engineers, technicians, and scientists, which fosters a highly creative and dynamic research and development environment. ISR activities support all aspects of capability, from concept developed to operational support after launch or field deployment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

Demonstrated ability leading small to medium sized scientific R&D projects, defining project strategies and directions, developing and managing several staff, postdocs, graduate students and/or undergraduates.

Funding

Demonstrated ability to secure funding for multi-year projects, supported by DOE, DOD, NASA, NSF or other US agencies.

Publications

A strong record of research impact as demonstrated by recent publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Technical Experience

Demonstrated ability in developing and using first-principles simulation and modeling tools to understand space weather and magnetospheric physics processes.

Communication

Demonstrated ability to formulate and communicate results to technical audiences.

Teamwork

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team. Record of participation in national-level collaborative teams, working groups, or committees in space physics.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• A PhD including postdoctoral experience is preferred.
• MS degree in Space Physics or closely related field desired.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and use simulation and modeling tools to understand charged particle dynamics in the inner magnetosphere including diffusion processes, wave-particle interactions, and loss processes. Specific experience with radiation belt diffusion models, global ring current models, or first-principles kinetic models including hybrid and fully kinetic methods on high-performance computing is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze spacecraft data to further understanding of the performance of space-based treaty monitoring instruments and understanding of the environmental conditions that our instruments may experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain strategic collaborations and partnerships with other leading organizations.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q security clearance, which generally requires U.S. citizenship.

Work Environment:

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants: Applicants should Include an up-to-date CV along with the names and contact information for 3 references. In addition to their CV, applicants should also provide a detailed cover letter that describes their research interests and provides evidence for meeting required qualifications (and desired qualifications, if applicable).
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: 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 regard 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull TimeAppointment TypeRegularRegular

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