Top 39 Physicist Jobs in Livermore, Ca

Machine Learning Physics Graduate Student
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $6,752 - $8,201 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Computational Physicist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —San Jose, CA
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- English
- Flexible schedule
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John S. Foster, Jr. and Harold Brown Postdoctoral Fellowships
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $151,956 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
HEAF Explosives Research Experimental Lead
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $121,830 - $185,544 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Assembly
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
6d
Laser Scientist
Inertia —Livermore, CA
- $185,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Staff Scientist - Quantum
Vector Atomic —Pleasanton, CA
- $175,000 - $215,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Electrical experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Postdoctoral Appointee - Ultrafast Chemical Physics, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Livermore, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Appointee - Molecular Dynamics Theory, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Livermore, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Staff Scientist - Quantum
Vector Atomic —Pleasanton, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Electrical experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Computational Physicist
Fuse —San Leandro, CA
- Extended hours
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Doctor of Philosophy
Mass Spec Instrumentation Scientist/Engineer: Ion Source Development
BaySpec, Inc. —San Jose, CA
- Email
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Mid-level
Optics Research Scientist
KLA —Milpitas, CA
- $136,300 - $231,700 a year
- Full-time
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Senior Scientist - Quantum
Vector Atomic —Pleasanton, CA
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Electrical experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Nondestructive Evaluation Electromagnetics - Postdoctoral Researcher
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $122,028 - $143,328 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
Physicist/ Scientist- Quantum Program
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $138,000 - $190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Product management
- Travel
Quantum Engineer
Rigetti Computing —Fremont, CA
- $155,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Appointee - Experimental Chemical Dynamics, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Livermore, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Laser-Matter Interaction Experimentalist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $175,530 - $267,060 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
13d
Senior Laser Modeling Physicist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $175,530 - $267,060 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
Physicist / Scientist V
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $176,000 - $242,000 a year
- Full-time
- Product management
- Travel
- Mentoring

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Machine Learning Physics Graduate Student

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory -
Livermore, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,752 - $8,201 a month

Benefits

Paid holidays
401(k)

Qualifications

Academic research projects
Software coding
C
Engineering research
Materials science
Python

Full Job Description

Company Description

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have multiple openings for Machine Learning Graduate Student Interns to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. You will work on multidisciplinary projects, such as development of classical empirical and machine learning interatomic potentials, discovery of partial differential equations (PDEs), numerical solutions of partial differential equations to model material behavior at continuum scale and analysis of large atomic datasets. These positions are in in the Equation of State Materials Theory Group of the Physics Division of the Physical & Life Sciences Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will

Develop parallel C/C++/Python codes to train, test and evolve (a) PDEs (for phase field and phase field crystal models) discovered from data, and (b) interatomic potentials developed from quantum simulations.
Explore the use of machine learning methods to discover and evolve PDEs for phase field and phase field crystal models.
Analyze results, provide weekly updates and present work at poster sessions
Review literature in the field of study, document results and write papers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
Continuing student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher education pursuing a graduate degree in Physics or related field.
Research background with a record of publication.
Experience in writing codes (in C/C++ and Python) and a background in Materials Science/Engineering/Physics/Applied Mathematics.
Excellent skills in written and verbal communication, as well as teamwork.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience in parallel computing, porting codes to GPUs, experience in numerical solutions of partial differential equations.

Pay Range

$6,752 - $8,201 Monthly

This position is under a step structure. Please note that the step placement is determined by your most recent completed academic year.

Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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Holiday Pay
Sick leave accrual
Individual 401(k) contributions
Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values

Security Clearance

None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Section 3112, generally prohibits citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities. The restrictions of NDAA Section 3112 apply to this position. To be qualified for this position, Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation

Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.

California Privacy Notice

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physicist jobs in livermore, ca

Machine Learning Physics Graduate Student

Computational Physicist - AI Trainer

John S. Foster, Jr. and Harold Brown Postdoctoral Fellowships

HEAF Explosives Research Experimental Lead

Laser Scientist

Senior Staff Scientist - Quantum

Postdoctoral Appointee - Ultrafast Chemical Physics, Onsite

Postdoctoral Appointee - Molecular Dynamics Theory, Onsite

Staff Scientist - Quantum

Computational Physicist

Mass Spec Instrumentation Scientist/Engineer: Ion Source Development

Optics Research Scientist

Senior Scientist - Quantum

Nondestructive Evaluation Electromagnetics - Postdoctoral Researcher

Physicist/ Scientist- Quantum Program

Quantum Engineer

Postdoctoral Appointee - Experimental Chemical Dynamics, Onsite

Laser-Matter Interaction Experimentalist

Senior Laser Modeling Physicist

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