Dislocation Analysis Computational Materials Science – Postdoctoral Researcher

Demonstrated experience in atomistic and/or dislocation simulation methods (e.g., Molecular Dynamics, Dislocation Dynamics, Crystal Plasticity)

Ability to independently develop massively parallelized codes using C/C++/Python and proficiency in high-performance computing environments.

Experience with multiscale modeling frameworks and integration of multiple simulation methods.

Familiarity with synchrotron high energy X-ray diffraction experiments and/or theory.

Experience in the design of algorithms, development of simulation codes, and their implementation and validation.

Familiarity with data-driven and machine-learning methods.

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, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

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in the field of modeling of X-ray scattering for dislocation analysis in metals.

You will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for conducting and supporting research to model and simulate interactions between high-energy X-rays and crystalline defects in advanced metallic alloy materials.

This role includes performing simulations of dislocation networks under various conditions, developing models of X-ray scattering associated with these microstructures, and developing new methods to quantitatively interpret experimental data.

This position is in the Metallurgy and Advanced Microscopy group within the Materials Science Division.

Develop and validate a multiscale simulation framework for virtual X-ray diffraction in plastically deformed alloys.

Implement the framework in parallel simulation codes intended to run on LLNL supercomputers.

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