Research Associate-Fixed Term
About The Position
The Center for High Order Plasma Turbulence Modeling for Z-Pinch (HighZ: https://highz-fic.github.io), a Department of Energy (DOE), Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP) and Focused Investigatory Center (FIC) center, is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate in the broad areas of high performance computing and machine learning. HighZ is focused on developing scalable high order methods, enhanced with surrogate models for subscale physics, for modeling of pinching plasmas. This research associate will work with the Michigan State University (MSU) team to develop new scalable algorithms inside of the Parthenon framework, an AMR performance portable framework based on Kokkos and C++ supported by Los Alamos National Laboratory. At full strength there will be 7 PhD students and one postdoctoral research associate working on different aspects of this effort and integrating their work in Parthenon. This is a one-year, benefits-eligible position that is potentially renewable on an annual basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Requirements
- Completion of a Ph.D. in mathematics, physics, astrophysics, or a related area is required before Fall 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of parallel programming and experience developing methods for 2D and 3D problems are critical.
- Experience working with open source software frameworks and/or using modern open source code development methodology is highly desirable, as is experience with numerical methods pertaining to fluid dynamics or plasma physics.
Responsibilities
- Develop new scalable algorithms inside of the Parthenon framework
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
