Computational Analyst I

Contributes to computational physics research. Supports simulation design and execution, data analysis, visualization, documentation, and presentation of results for research involving high-energy-density physics, inertial confinement fusion, and large-scale Multiphysics modeling. Contributes to verification and validation of charged-particle transport capabilities in simulation codes used for ignition-relevant applications. Interfaces with experimental and computational colleagues, providing opportunities to understand how simulations support experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation.

Responsibilities

Contributes to computational physics research; Supports simulation design and execution, data analysis, visualization, documentation, and presentation of results for research involving high-energy-density physics, inertial confinement fusion, and large-scale Multiphysics modeling; Contributes to verification and validation of charged-particle transport capabilities in simulation codes used for ignition-relevant applications; Interfaces with experimental and computational colleagues, providing opportunities to understand how simulations support experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation; Assists with the design, execution, documentation, and analysis of computational test problems used to assess charged-particle transport capabilities in large-scale Multiphysics simulation codes; Contributes to verification and validation studies for computational physics models relevant to high-energy-density physics, inertial confinement fusion, and ignition applications; Supports model development, simulation workflow development, post-processing, data analysis, visualization, and interpretation of computational results; Interfaces with experimental, theoretical, and computational colleagues to understand how simulations support experimental design, diagnostic interpretation, and analysis of high-energy-density physics experiments; Applies scientific programming tools, including Python and related languages, to prepare input files, analyze simulation outputs, generate plots, automate workflows, and present results; Works with existing multiphysics hydrodynamics and radiation-hydrodynamics codes, including simulation setup, execution, data management, and comparison of results with benchmark calculations, analytic expectations, or other reference solutions; Prepares technical summaries, figures, reports, and presentations for use and interpretation by scientists, students, code developers, and external collaborators; Participates in research discussions and communicates computational findings within department and the wider scientific community

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, astronomy, or a closely related quantitative field required; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Experience or coursework in computational physics, numerical methods, applied mathematics, scientific computing, algorithms, fluid dynamics, plasma physics, or related areas required; Experience with scientific programming using Python or related tools required; Demonstrated ability to analyze scientific or computational data, prepare visualizations, interpret results, and communicate findings required; Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment required; Working knowledge of Fortran, C/C++, Linux/Unix environments, Git, high-performance computing systems, multiphysics simulation, hydrodynamics, radiation-hydrodynamics, transport modeling, or high-energy-density physics required