Postdoctoral Appointee- Data Science for High Energy Density Applications, Onsite

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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 vacation, 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. What Your Job Will Be Like: The Radiation and Fusion Target Design department has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to advance the use of data science and machine learning in the design and understanding of experiments on the Z facility. A particular emphasis will be on applying these methods to the emerging design space for layered MagLIF targets under tailored pulse shapes. Most Z fusion experiments utilize a synchronous short pulse waveform to provide maximum power to the target and minimize time for instability growth. However, the recent proposal of multi-layer targets utilizing heterogeneous materials opens the design space to improve performance by considering differences in material response. A successful applicant for this position will utilize data science techniques to leverage the large existing set of data developed at the Z machine and to collaborate with other members of the pulsed power sciences center to explore this design space and propose novel fusion experiments for the Z machine. The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Partner on the design and analysis of experimental campaigns at Z Leverage advances in machine learning to enable more rapid design iteration for Z experiments Represent the research and development in the organization through publications in scientific journals and presentation at conferences On any given day, you may be called on to: Collaborate as part of an integrated team to plan research, in addition to working to improve the utilization of data science and machine learning techniques at the Z facility. Develop data pipelines, automated analysis methods, and machine-learning tools to improve the interpretation and design of Z experiments. Publish your findings and interact with the academic community. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite Qualifications We Require: PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Astronomy, or a related discipline (PhD must be conferred within five (5) years prior to employment) Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance Qualifications We Desire: Experience in the curation and utilization of scientific data to accelerate research A technical competency in Bayesian or other relevant optimization methodologies Excellent communication skills demonstrated at technical conferences About Our Team: Department 1684 works to design and analyze fusion and radiation producing experiments on Sandia's Z facility. Scientists in the department use a variety of tools, including scientific computing, artificial intelligence and theoretical models to advance the frontiers of high energy density plasma experiments. We have a close collaborative relationship with sister organizations tasked with performing Z experiments and developing diagnostics to better understand their characteristics. This work enables new applications to stockpile science with pulsed power. Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. 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 re

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