Plume and Fire Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Full Time
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Plume and Fire Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Location: Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Positions available: 1
Job #: IRC138025
Source: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Posted: 5/13/2025
Web Site: www.lanl.gov
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Plume and Fire Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. As part of the Information Systems and Modeling Group (A-1), you will play a role in solving national security problems for a wide range of government sponsors. For 20+ years, we have developed and applied the Quick Urban & Industrial Complex (QUIC) Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Plume Dispersion Modeling System that is used around the world to support emergency response. In collaboration with a sister organization in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division, we have also developed two fast-running fire spread models, QUIC-Fire and QUIC-FST, that are being used to address prescribed burns and large-scale fire spread.
As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will support efforts on R D, testing, validation, and application of our QUIC CBR plume modeling system and/or our QUIC fire spread models. Our current efforts focus on plume transport and dispersion in cities and mountainous terrain and fire spread in similar environments. You will become familiar with and utilize a range of high-fidelity full-physics models to simpler fast-running approximated models. Some opportunities for participation in meteorological and tracer field experiments may be possible as well.
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What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: * Background experience and/or education in computational fluid dynamics, numerical weather prediction, turbulent plume dispersion, fire spread modeling, or related field. * Must have programming/coding experience such as Fortran, C++, Python, Matlab, etc. * Ability and desire to obtain both Q and SCI clearances, which requires U.S. citizenship * Evidence of Communication skills: brainstorming and writing skills are essential, as is working effectively as part of a team. * The desire to continually learn as well as being open to working on a variety of topics. Education/Experience: PhD Required. Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aviation Sciences, or some similar field of study. Desired Qualifications: * Ph.D. within the last five years in Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aviation Sciences, or some similar field of study, or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment. * Experience with Fortran, C++, Python, Matlab or an equivalent programming language is essential, and GPU coding experience is a plus, but not required. * Experience with urban transport and dispersion and familiarity with fast-running approximated wind solvers, plume models, a
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Plume and Fire Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Location: Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Positions available: 1
Job #: IRC138025
Source: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Posted: 5/13/2025
Web Site: www.lanl.gov
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Plume and Fire Modeling Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. As part of the Information Systems and Modeling Group (A-1), you will play a role in solving national security problems for a wide range of government sponsors. For 20+ years, we have developed and applied the Quick Urban & Industrial Complex (QUIC) Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Plume Dispersion Modeling System that is used around the world to support emergency response. In collaboration with a sister organization in the Earth and Environmental Sciences Division, we have also developed two fast-running fire spread models, QUIC-Fire and QUIC-FST, that are being used to address prescribed burns and large-scale fire spread.
As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will support efforts on R D, testing, validation, and application of our QUIC CBR plume modeling system and/or our QUIC fire spread models. Our current efforts focus on plume transport and dispersion in cities and mountainous terrain and fire spread in similar environments. You will become familiar with and utilize a range of high-fidelity full-physics models to simpler fast-running approximated models. Some opportunities for participation in meteorological and tracer field experiments may be possible as well.
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What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: * Background experience and/or education in computational fluid dynamics, numerical weather prediction, turbulent plume dispersion, fire spread modeling, or related field. * Must have programming/coding experience such as Fortran, C++, Python, Matlab, etc. * Ability and desire to obtain both Q and SCI clearances, which requires U.S. citizenship * Evidence of Communication skills: brainstorming and writing skills are essential, as is working effectively as part of a team. * The desire to continually learn as well as being open to working on a variety of topics. Education/Experience: PhD Required. Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aviation Sciences, or some similar field of study. Desired Qualifications: * Ph.D. within the last five years in Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aviation Sciences, or some similar field of study, or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment. * Experience with Fortran, C++, Python, Matlab or an equivalent programming language is essential, and GPU coding experience is a plus, but not required. * Experience with urban transport and dispersion and familiarity with fast-running approximated wind solvers, plume models, a
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Job ID: 477235897
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2025
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