We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to perform theoretical and computational research in the field of plasma physics with an emphasis on particle-in-cell (PIC) and fluid modeling of high energy density (HED) plasmas relevant to inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments. Your responsibilities will include the development of new theoretical models and numerical simulation capabilities and the application of these capabilities to study burning plasmas. The work will be performed within the LLNL Fusion Energy Sciences Program's (FESP) Theory and Computation group, within the Physics Division.

You will

• Conduct research to develop new algorithms and techniques for PIC/fluid simulations of burning ICF plasmas.
• Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of research to address defined problems.
• Develop, implement, and apply numerical simulation techniques to advance existing kinetic and/or fluid modeling codes.
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Maintain an awareness of technical literature in assigned areas.
• Pursue independent (complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
• Organize, analyze, and present data from research.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, workshops, seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.