Top 28 Physicist phd Jobs in Los Alamos, Nm

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Plasma Physics
New Mexico Consortium —Los Alamos, NM
- Online Application
- Analysis skills
- C++
- University
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Experimental Ion Beam Physicist 2/3 (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $215,900 a year
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Ion Source Beam Physicist 2/3 (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $215,900 a year
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Postdoc Positions in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Functional Optical Nanomaterials
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Scientist 2
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $176,000 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Experimental Quantum Materials Scientist (Scientist 2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $176,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Experimental Ion Beam Physicist 4 (Scientist 4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $153,600 - $266,500 a year
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- 11+ years
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Condensed Matter Physics Postdoc (Multiple Openings)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Physics-Aware AI/ML Scientist (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $215,900 a year
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Space Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Postdoctoral Researcher
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $97,000 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Tritium Analytical Scientist (Scientist 3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $128,000 - $215,900 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Nuclear Weapons Scientist (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $215,900 a year
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
High Pressure Quantum Matter Postdoc
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Computational Physics Post-Doc Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $97,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Assembly
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Postdoctoral Researcher - Theory and/or Simulations of Warm Dense Matter
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Computational Electrodynamics Accelerator Physicist 4 (Scientist 4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $153,600 - $266,500 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- 11+ years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Heliospheric Physics Postdoctoral Researcher
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $97,000 a year
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quantum Matter Synthesis Postdoc: Strongly Correlated Electron Team
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Plasma Physics

New Mexico Consortium -
Los Alamos, NM

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Job Details

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computational research
Numerical modeling
High-performance computing clusters
Publishing papers in peer-reviewed journals
C++
Doctor of Philosophy
Simulation analysis
Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Python

Full Job Description

Applicants may use the NMC online job application form for employment to apply for all positions, or mail or deliver resumes to NMC’s administrative offices at: Attn: Human Resources, 999 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544. Paper and online applications will be given the same consideration. If you have questions or require additional information, contact HR at 505-412-4198. Read below for open Technical and Research Positions, Administrative Positions and Service Positions. The New Mexico Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Plasma Physics

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Plasma Physics to join an active research team working on a DOE-funded project focused on nonlinear wave dynamics in magnetized plasmas. The successful candidate will conduct advanced numerical simulations of Alfvén wave parametric instabilities, with applications to both laboratory and space plasmas.

Responsibilities

Develop, run, and analyze particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations using the open-source C++ code SMILEI (https://smileipic.github.io/Smilei/)
Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals
Present findings at scientific conferences
(Optional) Conduct laboratory experiments at the Large Plasma Device (LAPD) at UCLA, a premier plasma science research facility

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in plasma physics or a closely related field
Experience running Particle-In-Cell plasma simulations and analysis
Proficiency in C++ and Python programming
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Demonstrated record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in nonlinear Alfvén waves and parametric instabilities
Experience developing or extending C++ plasma simulation codes

Position Details

Initial appointment of one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurance options
- Flexible spending account
- Retirement plan
Expected start date: as soon as possible
Applications received before February 28, 2026 will receive full consideration
Position is based in Los Alamos, New Mexico; fully remote arrangements may be considered

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact
Dr. Feiyu Li ([email protected]) or
Dr. Sean Fu ([email protected])
with questions regarding the position.

Please apply via the online application system (https://formstack.io/F4BC2) or by mail to:

New Mexico Consortium
4200 W. Jemez Road, #301
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Application materials should include:

Curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Contact information for three referees (including names, affiliations, and email addresses).

The New Mexico Consortium is an independent nonprofit Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Vet/Dis) and an E-Verify employer.

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physicist phd jobs in los alamos, nm

Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Plasma Physics

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Postdoc Positions in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Functional Optical Nanomaterials

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Experimental Quantum Materials Scientist (Scientist 2)

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Postdoctoral Researcher - Theory and/or Simulations of Warm Dense Matter

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