You could be the postdoctoral appointee we are seeking to partner with a dedicated team performing modeling and simulation research for the development of thermal protection systems (TPS) for hypersonic reentry vehicles. We are developing mesoscale and macroscale models that couple multiple physics across length scales to predict the performance and degradation of composite heat shield materials in hypersonic flight environments. You will develop and implement these models on Sandia’s extensive high-performance computing assets using innovative multi-physics simulation codes. We also desire to combine high-fidelity simulation with experimental data and machine learning techniques to develop the best integrated solution for our national security. You will demonstrate proficiencies and interest in research spanning multiple fields, including heat transport, multi-material mechanical deformation, composite materials, microscale/mesoscale modeling, chemistry, and fluid dynamics.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Develop mathematical models for coupled fluid, thermal, chemical, radiative, and mechanical physics in composite materials or in component systems at the meso- and/or macro-scales.
- Perform large-scale computational analyses to answer scientific and engineering questions supporting hypersonic heat shield material development.
- Combine physics simulations with experimental data and machine learning techniques to deliver solutions to national security problems.
- Work efficiently and independently under the supervision of a senior Sandia technical staff member.
- Interact within a dynamic team of experimental and computational scientists and engineers to develop this mission critical TPS technology.
- Publish work in peer-reviewed scientific publications and in internal technical reports.
- Present work to team members, customers, and the larger scientific community.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Postdoctoral Appointee Salary is $95,500.00/annual for NM Location.