Los Alamos National Laboratory
Position ID:
Los Alamos National Laboratory-SS [#32365, IRC144947]
Position Title:
Staff Scientist in Nuclear Theory
Position Type:
Government or industry
Position Location:
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2026/09/20 23:59:59 (posted 2026/07/24)
Position Description:
Position Description
Position Title: Staff Scientist in Nuclear Theory Position Type: Non-tenure-track Faculty Position Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico 87544, United States Subject Area: Nuclear Physics / Particle Theory Appl Deadline: 2026/09/20 11:59PM Position Description: The Nuclear and Particle Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for a staff scientist position in Nuclear Theory within the T-2 group (Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology). Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in nuclear theory or a closely related field. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in nuclear theory or closely related areas, as well as strong communication and leadership skills. The nuclear theory team conducts research on a broad set of topics, including effective theories of strong and weak interactions, low-energy phenomenology within and beyond the Standard Model, neutrino physics and astrophysics, nuclear astrophysics, nuclear structure, heavy-ion physics and physics of the quark-gluon plasma, perturbative QCD, quantum few- and many-body systems, quantum computing, and machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to these areas. Candidates in all these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to six full-time staff scientists working in basic nuclear theory (J. Carlson, S. Gandolfi, E. Mereghetti, D. Neill, I. Tews, I. Vitev), the T-2 group has expertise in applied nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics & heliophysics, and plasma physics. Research at the intersections of these areas with nuclear theory, as well as interdisciplinary research employing new computational paradigms, is highly valued. More broadly, the Theoretical Division and LANL provide a stimulating scientific environment and opportunities for cross-cutting science. The Division and the T-2 group enjoy a highly visible postdoctoral program and are actively involved in DOE Nuclear Theory topical collaborations, SciDAC, and Quantum Computing/Quantum Information projects. Theorists in the Division actively collaborate with experimentalists at LANL and beyond. The experimental Nuclear Physics program at LANL makes critical contributions to QCD and heavy-ion physics (e.g. RHIC, EIC, LHC), neutrino physics (e.g. LEGEND, DUNE, neutrinoless double beta decay, etc.), and precision neutron physics (e.g. neutron EDM, lifetime, decay correlations). We also collaborate closely with experts within T Division as well as the Computing & Artificial Intelligence and other Divisions on modern & emerging computational paradigms (including classical HPC, ML/AI and QC) and their application to nuclear physics. Candidates whose research program overlaps with any of these experimental or computational efforts are encouraged to apply. Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947. Application material (CV including publication list, brief statement of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation) should be uploaded on the [https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo]. For full consideration, application packages should be complete by September 20, 2026. Review of applications will begin then and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact: ntsearch26@lanl.gov Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application: · Cover letter · Curriculum Vitae · Research statement · Publication list · Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers at this site ) Further Info: Los Alamos Natl. Lab Theoretical Division, T-2 P.O. Box 1663 MS B285 Los Alamos, NM 87545-0285 We Are Delivering Scientific Excellence Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to solving the nation’s most critical national security challenges through science, technology, and innovation. As a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear security enterprise and the nation’s premier plutonium center of excellence, LANL ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of the nuclear stockpile. (IRC144947) lanl.jobsApplication Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663
Los Alamos, NM 87545
P.O. Box 1663
Los Alamos, NM 87545