Enterprise Modeling Postdoctoral Researcher

What You Will Do

Interested in studying the laboratory science and engineering operational capabilities and their dynamics?

The Stockpile and Enterprise Analytics Office (SEA-Office) in the Deputy Directorate for Weapons (DDW) is seeking highly motivated candidates for a postdoctoral research associate position to conduct innovative data science and tool development to model and evaluate programs plan/operation/performance. The research objective is to provide analytical capabilities for planning and decision-making processes. The selected candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team actively engaging in a broad range of modeling and analysis efforts in cost, workforce, infrastructure, and equipment.

The candidate will engage in one or more of the following areas

• Collect, process, and manage data on laboratory and national program plans in cost, workforce, and infrastructure.

• Develop frameworks and models to represent programs or organizations with constitutive relationships representing dependencies within these systems.

• Apply operations research and systems engineering techniques to describe, analyze and project plans and study trade-space and scenarios.

This position involves extensive data management, use of various data analysis tools, while requiring attention to detail and the ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at various levels in the organization as well with external establishments.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply programming languages or commercial software, such as Python, Java, SQL, Primavera, and MicroStrategy

• Knowledge of systems modeling and analysis, optimization techniques, statistical methods, or related computational areas

• Demonstrated excellent writing and communication skills in a diverse team environment

• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance, which typically requires a U.S. citizenship.

Education/Experience : Candidates must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years in a STEM or related field or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with mathematical and computational techniques, such as Monte Carlo, optimization studies, machine learning, complex system analyses, etc.

• Familiarity with LANL missions and capabilities and the U.S. nuclear security enterprise

• Knowledge of approaches to model complex systems including risk, uncertainty and sensitivity analysis

• Experience conducting data science research as a part of a multidisciplinary team

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Salary: Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $94,500. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at ~~~ .

Note to Applicants:

Position requires a security clearance. Opportunities to publish in the open literature may be limited. In addition to applying on-line, applicants must attach a cover letter describing your professional interests and career goals, as well as addressing the minimum and desired qualifications.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (~~~) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Q Clearance: Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (~~~) for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to ~~~ or call ~~~ option 1.