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Aviation Contrail Kinetic Modeling - Postdoctoral Researcher
Postdoctoral/Fellowship | livermore, CA | 03/16/2023
Job Code: PDS.1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1
Organization: Physical and Life Sciences
Position Type: Post Doctoral
Security Clearance: None (however, assignments longer than 179 days require a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable
Company Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!
Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is essential to innovation and creativity for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay
$108,840 Annually
Job Description
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in the formation and destruction of water-ice particles in aviation contrails. You will actively participate in the research to develop kinetic models which simulate size and number distributions of water-ice particles stemming from the utilization of conventional and sustainable aviation fuels. This position is in the Reaction Dynamics group of the Materials Science Division.
You will
- Conduct research in the formation and destruction of water-ice particles in aviation contrails.
- Develop and validate a kinetic model for contrails that simulates size and number distributions of water-ice particles stemming from the utilization of conventional and sustainable aviation fuels.
- Identify sensitive chemistry and physics sub-models in simulations, collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to improve the overall performance of simulations.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design and execution of research to address defined problems.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Maintain and establish laboratory protocols.
- Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Atmospheric Chemistry/Physics, or a related field.
- Knowledgeable of approaches used to simulate the evolution of size and number distributions for different mixture compositions and thermodynamic states.
- Knowledgeable of the concepts of microphysics, chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics.
- Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
- 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
- Experience developing models which simulate the evolution of size and number distributions of particles such as water-ice and soot.
- Experience utilizing high performance computing resources, Linux operating systems, and general purpose programming languages such as Python.
- Experience using theoretical methods to calculate input parameters for particle models; examples of input parameters include reaction rate constants, thermophysical properties, and transport properties.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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