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In the absence of underground nuclear testing, Los Alamos National Laboratory is recognized as the primary leader in safeguarding nuclear weapons. We maintain the safety and reliability of weapons in the aging U.S. nuclear stockpile through a multi-disciplinary approach utilizing staff from Material Sciences, Applied Physics, Engineering and other scientific and technical fields, with additional support from across the Lab.

Certification and surveillance of the stockpile has been achieved through developments in advanced computing and simulation that are used to test, predict and understand material aging. This has led to the development of more advanced, environmentally sound and safer technologies in replacement and manufacturing of defense components.

In an ever-changing world, nuclear weapons containment is of utmost importance to the Lab. Working with the former Soviet Union, we have developed comprehensive monitoring systems to detect nuclear materials and weapons. In addition, we continue to work on developing ways to detect underground or otherwise hidden nuclear weapons production and test sites. You can play an integral role in this critical work.

The national security and quality of life in the U.S. rely on the continuous, reliable operation of a complex set of interdependent infrastructures consisting of electric power, oil and gas, transportation, water, communications, banking and finance, emergency response and others. Many of these systems are known to be vulnerable to physical and cyber threats.

Recognizing that early detection and rapid response are critical in the event of biological or chemical attack, the Lab’s Biological Aerosol Sentry and Information System (BASIS) was developed to alert public health and law enforcement agencies with information on covert biological attacks, before symptoms even appear in individuals.

We have many ongoing projects that provide decision-making tools to support more robust infrastructures. These include National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (NISAC), Influenza Early Warning, Energy Infrastructure Interdependence Program, Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Model, Epidemiology Simulations, Transportation Analysis Simulation System, Maritime System Study, and Bio-Defense Initiative Test-bed.

In a complicated world, the extraordinary people at the Lab will continue to serve and protect our nation…consider joining our team today.

Los Alamos National Laboratory has been instrumental in managing the shift from nuclear testing methods to computational based methods for certification of weapon safety, reliability and performance.

The result has been extraordinarily powerful supercomputers and detailed numerical models allowing our staff members to visualize and predict real phenomena, from the inner workings of nuclear weapons to the course of wild fires, global weather and ocean patterns, fault tolerance and epidemics.

Our extraordinary staff has played a primary role in the development of "Q," the Blue Mountain Computer. Q is capable of running at a peak speed of 13.88tera flops per second making it the second fastest supercomputer in existence.

The Lab will continue to be at the forefront of this exciting field, which has far reaching applications in all other areas of science and technology. Some of our areas of research and development include:

• Fault tolerance;
• Handling transient network failures like data corruption without aborting the application;
• Handling catastrophic failures like the failure of a network component without aborting the application;
• Obtaining high aggregate performance over the network;
• Scalability to tens of thousands of processors, including application startup and data delivery;
• Dynamic process management;
• Adaptation to new network hardware and software;
• Predictable and efficient data delivery progress.

Los Alamos National Laboratory provides the core materials science and technology base that is crucial to ensure the safety and reliability of the Nation’s nuclear weapons.

Our technical staff has achieved this goal through understanding and controlling the material properties associated with testing and manufacturing replacement components for the nuclear stockpile. For the first time since 1987, we were able to produce new high-purity plutonium sources for use as primary analytical chemistry standards using a new extrusion method developed by our staff.

We conduct a wide-range of research into areas of advanced crystal growth, condensed matter, electronic and electrochemical materials and devices, material properties and their underlying structures, polymers and coatings, thermal physics, and the metallurgical science and engineering of radioactive and non-radioactive metals and alloys, and nanoscience.

New discoveries and breakthroughs in this ever-changing field are critical to the success of the Lab. Put your talent to work.

Utilizing staff from a broad spectrum of disciplines, Los Alamos National Laboratory is applying the latest technological advances in an effort to restore and preserve the earth’s environment.

Our Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program focuses on obtaining field measurements and developing models to understand the processes that control solar and thermal infrared radiative transfer in the atmosphere. Through this research we are better able to predict climate changes and weather patterns, understand the course of forest fires and wildfires, and to assess both natural and man-made hazards on the environment.

Our research into high-temperature superconductivity could revolutionize electrical and power transmissions by decreasing electrical resistance to almost zero, greatly reducing energy consumption. Fuel cell research could lead to energy resources that replace less-efficient batteries thereby greatly reducing contaminants associated with present batteries.

In an effort to reduce air pollution, our scientists and engineers are developing a new high temperature polymer membrane that separates and captures carbon dioxide, preventing its escape into the atmosphere.

Lab employees are working on a multitude of projects and applications to improve the environment. Become part of the solution at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Unlocking the mysteries of life isn’t science fiction at Los Alamos National Laboratory… it’s science.

From an early need to understand the effects of radiation on humans, our health sciences organizations have sought to understand and protect people from the dangers associated with nuclear, biological and chemical weapons. From here we have expanded our scope of knowledge to include disease diagnosis and prevention.

Our researchers have created the first computer model of a key part of the E-coli ribosome, a cellular structure responsible for the creation of proteins. By analyzing these proteins, which are essential to life, we are better able to understand illnesses and develop powerful antibiotics for use in their treatment.

The Lab is recognized as a world leader in the development of the human genome map. Understanding the effects of DNA variations among individuals will help the medical community diagnose, treat and potentially eliminate the more than 4,000 genetically inherited human disorders.

Through research, technology and great science; breast cancer, kidney disease, and many other illnesses may one-day be a thing of the past. Breakthrough discoveries depend on inquisitive minds like yours!

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Center for Space Science and Exploration (CSSE) identifies and promotes interdisciplinary research that develops and fosters interaction between Space Science and Exploration programs and capabilities from across the Lab. The CSSE coordinates all the civilian space efforts at Los Alamos, which provide valuable resources for the nation’s space program while enhancing the scientific and technical foundation of the Laboratory’s national security efforts.

Our scientists have developed fuel cells for NASA missions, designed the Solar Wind Electron Proton Alpha Monitor instrument, which currently resides aboard the Advanced Composition Explorer and developed many other exciting projects advancing space science and exploration. From black hole research, to solar and stellar physics, to early nuclear detection, our world-class physicists, theoreticians and researchers have advanced the knowledge of astrophysics, astrobiology and exobiology, planetary geology and geochemistry and space weather, while enhancing national security through the latest in satellite technology detection.

Let your journey of exploration and discoveries begin at one of the nation’s premier facilities.

In order to accomplish our mission, Los Alamos National Laboratory employs a wide range of professionals. From Finance experts to Medical specialists, each brings a unique set of skill and expertise that are essential to reach our goals.

Our support teams include the following areas:

• Administrative
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