We are seeking a postdoctoral appointee at Sandia National Laboratories (Livermore/CA) to conduct theoretical/computational research on optical sensing of molecular compounds with shaped femtosecond laser pulses. This research will involve simulations of laser-driven molecular dynamics at the quantum level, utilizing state-of-the-art computational techniques such as ab initio calculations of potential energy surfaces, treatment of non-adiabatic dynamics, and quantum optimal control theory. The postdoc will conduct research under the mentorship of Dr. Laura McCaslin.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Work as part of a technical team conducting innovative research on quantum optimal control of laser-driven molecular dynamics
Apply state-of-the-art numerical techniques relevant to modeling, simulation, and optimization of quantum processes at the molecular level
Publish outstanding new developments in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Interact and collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues
Qualifications We Require:
Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or other closely related field
Excellent computational skills and experience with numerical tools and programming languages used in computational quantum chemistry/physics
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantum chemistry, chemical physics, computational chemistry/physics, applied mathematics
Publication record indicative of relevant research expertise
Qualifications We Desire:
Technical expertise in electronic structure theory for the construction of molecular potential energy surfaces and methods for simulation of ultrafast molecular dynamics
Expertise in numerical simulation of quantum molecular dynamics driven by ultrafast laser fields, including methods such as Multi-Configuration Time-Dependent Hartree (MCTDH) theory and/or mixed quantum-classical dynamics techniques
Expertise in ab initio calculations of molecular potential energy surfaces
Expertise in quantum optimal control theory
Software development experience in C++, C, Fortran, Python, or related programming languages
Experience in high performance, distributed, or parallel computing
About Our Team:
The Gas-Phase Chemical Physics Department is part of Sandia’s Combustion Research Facility (CRF) in Livermore, California, where over 100 scientists, engineers, and technologists conduct basic and applied research to improve our nation’s ability to use and control combustion processes efficiently and cleanly. Under the principal sponsorship of the Department of Energy’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences, the Department conducts fundamental experimental, theoretical, and modeling research to develop a foundational understanding of the key chemical processes. Research areas include chemical dynamics and spectroscopy, theoretical and experimental chemical kinetics, flame chemistry and modeling, and gas-phase and particulate diagnostics development and deployment.
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.
Please submit your application at:
https://sandia.jobs/livermore-ca/postdoctoral-appointee-in-computational-quantum-chemistry-onsite/A575B9986BAC455EAC1D617FA7DB3EFB/job/
Job ID: 692670
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