Machine Learning Algorithms - Postdoctoral Researcher

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team of Applied Machine Learning Researchers supporting a variety of application areas including Cyber Security, Climate Modelling, Energy Systems, Bioscience and Advanced Manufacturing. Qualified candidates should have a background in a scientific discipline providing underlying skills in data analytic techniques and a working knowledge of standard machine learning toolkits.  While supporting applied research projects, selected candidates will be provided mentorship, practical training and skill development to develop depth and breadth in machine learning techniques as well as gain exposure to a variety of application areas. This position is in the Computational Engineering Division (CED) within the Engineering Directorate.

In this role you will

• Conduct research into state-of-the-art Machine Learning algorithms relevant to the problem being addressed.
• Implement, train and validate proposed algorithms for specific problem domains.
• Contribute to the integration of algorithms within larger programmatic systems that require these capabilities.
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Pursue independent, but complementary, research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars, and meetings.
• Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators and visit field sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• PhD in Computer Science, Computational Engineering, Applied Statistics, Applied Mathematics or another technical discipline providing and underlying skillset in data analytic and machine learning techniques.
• Fundamental knowledge of and/or experience developing and applying algorithms in one or more of the following Machine Learning areas/tasks: robust deep learning, efficient machine learning, active learning, multimodal learning, and large language models.
• Experience in the broad application of one or more higher-level programming languages such as Python, Java/Scala, Matlab, R or C/C++.
• Experience with one or more deep learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Caffe or Theano.
• Ability to undertake original research and first-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences, such as NeurIPS, ICLR, and similar venues.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and project managers to develop and apply these capabilities to inform engineering decisions.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
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This position requires either no security clearance, or a Department of Energy (DOE) L-level or Q-level clearance depending on the particular assignment.  

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Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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