CTA Postdoctoral Positions (2021)
[open]

The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking highly qualified candidates in astrophysics and related fields

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Application deadline: Fall 2021

Director's Fellow [open]

Los Alamos National Laboratory postdoc position is open for qualified candidates focused in nuclear theory and nuclear data. Please contact me for more information.

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Application deadline: December 2021

Recent Research Results

Check out my latest work in theoretical physics!

Nuclear Fission

New calculations of $\beta$-delayed fission across the chart of nuclides

Reverse Engineering

A new theoretical tool for nuclear physics modeling

Precision Measurements

What nuclei are responsible for the creation of the rare earth peak?

Actinide Production

Under what conditions are the heaviest elements created in nature?

Kilonova

Radioactive decay of nuclei can inform us about $r$-process nucleosynthesis

Sensitivity Studies

Which nuclei should be studied for the most impactful measurements?

Mentoring $=$ The Future

I firmly believe that practicing in scientific inquiry is both empowering and a necessary requirement for success in today's world.

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Interactive Chart of Nuclides

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Mail

Matthew Mumpower
Los Alamos National Lab
MS B283
TA-3 Bldg 123
Los Alamos, NM 87545

Office Phone

(505) 667-5671

E-mail

mumpower@lanl.gov