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. What Your Job Will Be Like: Looking
to advance the frontiers of research in computational mathematics and
scientific computing? Are you passionate about impacting problems of
national importance? If so, envision the opportunities as Sandia’s next
John von Neumann Postdoctoral Fellow. We are now accepting
applications for the 2023 John von Neumann Fellowship in Computational
Science. This is one of Sandia’s most prestigious postdoctoral
fellowships with funding from the Applied Mathematics Research Program
in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Advanced Scientific
Computing Research and Sandia’s Lab Directed Research and Development
Program. In this position, you will: Address complex problems in support of mission areas of national importance, Collaborate with world class researchers on challenging research questions, and Disseminate your work via leading publication and conference venues. We
are seeking applications from researchers in the broad domain of
computational and applied mathematics, including algorithm analysis,
applied probability, combinatorial scientific computing, control theory,
data science, data driven methods, discrete mathematics, discretization
methods, graph algorithms, high-performance computing, integral
equations and nonlocal models, linear and multilinear algebra, machine
learning, mathematical analysis, meshing, modeling & simulation,
multilevel/multiphysics/multiscale methods, numerical analysis,
operations research, optimization, ordinary and partial differential
equations, numerical solvers, quantum information science, statistical
inference, time integration, and uncertainty quantification. We
seek applicants with interest in making a positive impact through the
advancement of computational methods for scientific and engineering
applications, including additive manufacturing, circuit simulation,
computational fluid dynamics (CFD), computational solid mechanics, cyber
security, data science, earth systems, electrical systems,
hyperspectral imaging, machine learning, magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD),
micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS), material design, molecular
dynamics, power grid, sensor data fusion, shock physics, signal
processing, and turbulence modeling. Sandia is committed to
nurturing a culture compatible with a broad group of people and
perspectives in accordance with the changing makeup of the workforce. In
support of this vision, we actively recruit applicants from a diverse
set of backgrounds and foster an inclusive community. The
appointment is for one year, with the option of a second year, and
includes a highly competitive salary, moving expenses and a generous
professional travel allowance. You will pursue a combination of
self-directed research and integration with existing Sandia research and
development (R&D) projects, under the guidance of Sandia staff
mentors. You are expected to publish the results of your work in leading
journals and present it at top-tier conferences. TO APPLY, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING: Click
"Apply for Job" on this page and submit a single PDF file containing
your cover letter, CV, and a 3-5 page research proposal. Have three letters of recommendation submitted to vonneumann@sandia.gov with "2023 VN Fellowship" as the subject line. Complete applications received through November 22, 2022 will receive full consideration. Qualifications We Require: You
have or will receive a Ph.D. in applied/computational mathematics or a
related area, such as computer science, engineering, or statistics,
conferred after January 1, 2019 and no later than August 2023 A
background that includes research experience in one or more of the
areas listed above, as evidenced by a strong record of research
publications and presentations A compelling research
proposal for self-directed research to be conducted as a von Neumann
Postdoctoral Fellow. The research proposal must be mathematical in
nature (broadly interpreted) and have relevance to computational,
scientific, engineering, or analysis work at Sandia. Appropriate background and experience to pursue the proposed work Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship Qualifications We Desire: Ability
to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary research environments on
problems from diverse application domains and in partnership with
specialists in other domains Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills A
dedication to encouraging an inclusive culture, as proven by past
activities listed in your application materials such as outreach
activities, trainings, etc. Community leadership as
evidenced via activities such as participation in student or
professional organizations, organizational activities, etc. Related
professional experience such as internships in industry or national
labs, participation in visiting research programs, etc. Software development experience in C++, C, Fortran, MATLAB, R, Python, Julia, or related languages Experience with high-performance scientific computing and large-scale computational simulation software About Our Team: One
of the country's largest research facilities, Sandia employs almost
15,000 people in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California, in
an exciting and highly collaborative multidisciplinary work environment.
Our mission areas include nuclear weapons, energy, nonproliferation,
defense, infrastructure, homeland security, counterterrorism,
cybersecurity. We provide technical leadership for the nation in
scientific simulation and visualization, high-performance computing, and
extreme-scale data analysis. Our state-of-the-art parallel-computing
environment includes numerous large-scale clusters, visualization
servers, and other specialized computing systems. 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
work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every
two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days
each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a
mix of onsite work and working from home) 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. 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. Position Information: This
postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which
may be renewed at Sandia's discretion. You have or will receive a Ph.D.
in applied/computational mathematics or a related area, such as
computer science, engineering, or statistics, conferred after January 1,
2019 and no later than August 2023. 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: 684932 |