Modeling Intern - Doctorate at HRL Laboratories, LLC in Malibu, CA

Summary: HRL Laboratories is a pioneering company in physical and information science, focusing on transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace, and defense. They are seeking a highly motivated modeling intern to support their computational modeling group, contributing to research and developing innovative solutions aligned with organizational goals. Responsibilities: - Develop kinetic Monte Carlo models of gas phase deposition on surfaces and run simulations to understand the effect of precursor molecule size, shape, and functionality on the surface properties - Model and/or analyze gas-phase and surface chemical reaction kinetics based on ab initio simulation approaches - Set up computational workflows on HPC clusters - Document results in written and slide format. Present results to team members and customers - Provide process guidance to HRL customers Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field - Programming experience, especially with Python - Experience running simulations on a Linux high-performance computing cluster - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment - Excellent communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with kinetic Monte Carlo or related models of surface growth, interfacial reactions, absorption, or other growth processes with chemically reactive species - Experience or familiarity with ab initio modeling approaches such as DFT and NEB and codes like Quantum ESPRESSO and VASP from which activation energy/reaction rate information can be obtained as input to kinetic models - Prior experience in a computational laboratory and track record of high impact publications - Ability to develop parallelized computing workflows Required Skills: Python, Linux high-performance computing cluster, Kinetic Monte Carlo modeling, Gas-phase and surface chemical reaction kinetics, Ab initio modeling, Density Functional Theory (DFT), Nudged Elastic Band (NEB) method, Quantum ESPRESSO, VASP, Parallel computing workflows Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K match, Gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, Upward mobility, Exciting and challenging work environment