Postdoctoral Research Associate: The Data and AI Systems Research Section/Workflow Systems Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to enhance capabilities in creating AI-ready scientific data. Join a dynamic team leveraging the Frontier supercomputer to transform scientific data management and workflows.
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Data Management, Workflow Management, High Performance Computing (HPC), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Computational Science, or related discipline (completed within the last five years).
- Strong record of research excellence as demonstrated by publications in top peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in HPC, AI/ML, and/or distributed systems techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
- Hands-on experience in scientific data management, workflows, and resource management problems.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative attitude.
Job Description:
As a postdoctoral researcher at ORNL, you will:
- Design and implement system software for AI-readiness of scientific data.
- Collaborate on solutions to automate and optimize interactions between large simulations, data ingestion, and AI processes.
- Develop agentic AI systems to enhance model quality and resource optimization.
- Investigate performance and resilience strategies across heterogeneous computational resources.
- Validate algorithms at scale using ORNL’s computational resources, including the Frontier supercomputer.
- Communicate experimental results with domain experts and publish findings in peer-reviewed venues.
How to Apply:
Submit your application along with three letters of reference. These can be uploaded directly to your application or sent to Postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line. To submit documents, log in to your account via jobs.ornl.gov, view your profile, and select “Add a Document” under the “My Documents” section.
Last Date to Apply: Open until a qualified candidate is identified, with a minimum posting duration of 5 days.
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