Data-driven and Machine Learning Postdoctoral Research Associate

The Information Sciences Group in the Computer, Computational and Statistical Sciences Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory has an immediate postdoctoral position a

vailable for a talented and motivated researcher to work on the intersection of data-driven learning, uncertainty quantification, and machine learning, of dynamical systems.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with dynamic and multidisciplinary research teams that bridges applied mathematics, computational physics, statistics,

and computer science.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Experience: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computational or Statistical Physics, Applied Statistics, or Computational Science & Engineering, completed within the last 5 years or to be completed soon.

The successful candidate must have:

• Fundamental understanding or experience in Koopman and/or Mori-Zwanzig formalism
• Fundamental understanding or experience in Kalman and/or Bayesian filters.
• Experience in data-driven and/or machine learning (ML) methods for dynamical systems, as evidenced through a strong scientific record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Excellent programming skills and experience with modern ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) and tools beyond online courses or certifications.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative and multi-disciplinary scientific environment with tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and implementing data-driven learning methods from scratch.
• Experience with high-performance computing, GPU programming, parallel programing, and related paradigms.
• Willingness to explore, learn, and implement emerging data-driven and ML methods.
• Familiarity with best software engineering practices, including testing, code version control and continuous integration workflows.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite (in person) and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary:

Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Additional information on salary ranges and other benefits can be found online at https://collaboration.lanl.gov/postdoctoral-research/becoming-a-postdoc/salary-information/.

Note to Applicants:

For full consideration please click “Apply Now” button on this webpage and upload a comprehensive CV with publications, a cover letter describing your qualifications and how you meet the job requirements, and the name and contact information of at least three references. For questions about this position, please contact Yen Ting Lin ([email protected]).

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Outstanding candidates may be considered for a Director’s Postdoc Fellowship. For more information about the Postdoc Program, go to: https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

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No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

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