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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:
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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.
What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Postdoctoral Appointee to work at the interface between physics- and process based predictive models and large spectral/temporal datasets, specifically focused upon persistently collected streams of multi-sensor electromagnetic data. Forward modeling efforts will include predicting signal source terms, the processes governing them, and their subsequent propagation to deployed sensors. Advanced uncertainty quantification (UQ) and sensitivity analysis (SA) approaches will be used to characterize and calibrate computational models resulting in predictions with quantified uncertainty. Real-time model calibration, via integrating robust calibration methods within a facility digital twin, will also be pursued.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Perform self-directed analysis on provided data sets
Present/share results at team meetings with senior staff
Represent Sandia efforts at multi-lab collaboration meetings
Create publications and present results at conferences/workshops
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. This position is located in Livermore, CA, and the annual salary for this position is $110,000.
Qualifications We Require:
PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or other relevant, related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
Qualifications We Desire:
Proven experience in computational modeling/simulation
Experience in unsupervised/supervised learning and uncertainty quantification
Proven experience in electromagnetic modeling/simulation
Python programming experience
Parallel computing experience
About Our Team:
The Proliferation Signatures Discovery and Exploitation Department applies deep knowledge of optical sensing techniques to topics of relevance to Sandia and the nation. With backgrounds primarily in laser physics and chemistry, the group focuses on applications in hyperspectral sensing, trace particle detection and attribution and atmospheric measurement and modeling. In addition, the department is working on developing new laser technologies and new laser-based capabilities, such as quantum sensing. The work is supported by various internal and external customers.
Posting Duration:
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. 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.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO:
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.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
Position Information:
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.
Job ID: 694075
Job Family: 92
Regular/Temporary Position: T
Full/Part-Time Status: F
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Benefits
- Worklife Balance
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Exceptional 401K Savings Plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- On-site Amenities
- Vacation Buy Plan
- Telecommuting Arrangements*
*with management approval
Life in California
- Close proximity to first-tier universities, Silicon Valley companies, and other top research laboratories and facilities
- Access to California’s finest public and private schools
- Vineyards
- Beaches
- State Parks
- Sports – Nearby major league franchises
- Art haven
- Proximity to SF Bay Area
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