What Your Job Will Be Like Are you passionate about your work and dream of utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions? Do you want to join a dynamic team that solves significant issues for our nation’s security? You could be the extraordinary Plasma Physics Computer Scientist we are seeking to invent, develop, and apply advanced computational methods for the simulation of low temperature plasmas. On-going modeling and code development efforts are part of a state-of-the-art massively parallel Particle-In-Cell code. This Sandia proprietary code is used to model plasma generation through vacuum arc breakdown and the simulation of transient plasma generation and transport under non-equilibrium conditions using several advanced computer science algorithms to accommodate large variations in spatial and temporal scales. You can expect a dynamic collaborative environment where physics models and code development occurs in unison with validation and verification efforts as well as direct application to real world problems relevant to Sandia’s mission. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Perform research and development to advance the plasma simulation capability on tasks which leverage your skills and experience.
- Support model/algorithm development and implementation in a workflow that is tightly coupled to verification and validation efforts.
- Participate in theoretical and/or computational research to further scientific knowledge on plasma generation, transient plasma behavior, and plasma transport under non-equilibrium conditions.
- Actively seek peer review of research through presentation and publication of results within Sandia and the broader computational plasma physics community.
- Collaborate with internal and external plasma physicists to understand modeling needs and priorities as well as emerging plasma simulation techniques.
Are you ready for your next challenge? Join our team and achieve your goals while making a difference. About Our Team The Thermal/Fluid Component Sciences Department at Sandia National Laboratories provides a wide range of fluid modeling and analysis, and experimental discovery and validation support in discipline areas such as: incompressible flow, porous flow, reactive flow, multiphase flow, thermal/fluid coupling, suspensions, plasma physics, and rarefied gas dynamics. The department supports activities spanning the entire research-design-analysis spectrum, from creating fundamental physical models, to developing computational algorithms and codes, to applying these models and codes to solve fluid and plasma problems in a wide range of applications. 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 with amazing impact 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, strong medical 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. EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. |
