Job Location: Livermore, CA
Company Description
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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.
Job Description
The Environmental Isotope Systems group has an opening for a 1-YEAR Postdoctoral Researcher to play a major role in the development of novel machine learning and traditional geochemical models to simulate reactive transport of metals, radionuclides, and carbon species in environmental systems. The research will be focused on development of a community database based on FAIR data principles and application of these data to complex environmental systems that include nuclear waste repositories. This position is in the Environmental Isotope Systems group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.
In this role you will:
- Develop new approaches to expand LLNL’s database of sorption data using data science approaches.
- Develop new modeling workflows using Python and other computer languages to automate model calibration and generation of model inputs.
- Work with a team to develop new AI/ML approaches to reactive transport modeling.
- Prepare and conduct technical presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Document research, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
- Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- PhD in geochemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, or related field.
- Experience with Python, R, etc.
- Experience with various reactive transport codes such as CrunchFlow, PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, etc.
- Experience using parameter estimation codes such as PEST or similar.
- Experience with surface complexation modeling.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications we desire
- Experience with research in the area of nuclear waste repository science.
- Experience working on database design, FAIR data practices, and community data science.
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. Eligible candidates are those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
- Included in 2022 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
- Work for a premier innovative national Laboratory
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment
Learn more about our company, selection process, position types and security clearances by visiting our Career site.
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.) For additional information, please see DOE Order 472.2.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to 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
LLNL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing candidates and employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value and hire a diverse workforce as it is a vital component of our culture and success. 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.
LLNL invites you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.
Reasonable Accommodation
At LLNL, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via our online form.
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