Scientist

Job description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The High-Energy-Density Physics Theory Group at LLE is seeking an outstanding computational and theoretical scientist to conduct rigorous, high-impact research in high-energy-density (HED) science relevant to inertial confinement fusion (ICF), the Stockpile Stewardship Program (SSP), and fundamental science. The successful candidate will make significant contributions to ongoing efforts to develop (i) the finite-element, mixed deterministic–stochastic density functional theory (DFT) code MELIORA and (ii) LLE’s next-generation opacity code for HED plasmas, ROCSTAR. Candidates must have strong experience in computational physics and experimental modeling, as well as solid programming skills in C++ and/or Fortran 90. The ideal candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: computational physics, condensed matter physics, quantum chemistry, plasma physics, materials science, and/or atomic and molecular physics. RESPONSIBLITIES: - Take a leading role in developing LLE’s DFT code MELIORA using modern software engineering, coding, and testing practices - Enable MELIORA for efficient and accurate quantum molecular dynamics (QMD) simulatio...