Atomistic Modeling of Materials Degradation - Postdoctoral Researcher

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a leading institution in advancing science and technology for national security and global stability. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research on multiscale modeling of materials degradation, focusing on interfacial reactions and mechanical properties of materials. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and requires expertise in thermodynamic and kinetic analyses, as well as machine learning applications in materials science.

Responsibilities:

• Perform thermodynamic and kinetic analyses of electrochemical reactions at surfaces and interfaces
• Develop machine learning interatomic potentials to investigate degradation processes of metals and other materials under chemically harsh conditions, including high-temperature molten salt environments
• Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of research to address defined problems
• Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals
• Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory
• Document research, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences/technical meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned