Postdoctoral Research Associate

Requisition Id 14390 

Overview:

The Workflow Group at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks highly-motivated scientists to research and develop cutting-edge data reduction technologies. In this role you will work on some of the most challenging scientific problems facing the Department of Energy, creating new algorithms, tools, and technologies to facilitate knowledge discovery.

The rate of data production at next-generation computational facilities enables scientific knowledge discovery but presents a challenge to move, store, and process the data. To maximize their science return, these facilities are forced to make tradeoffs to limit the overall cost of operations. As our facilities evolve, data sizes continue to grow at unprecedented rates, which requires new research and development in data reduction. This position is to focus on novel techniques to deal with this challenge and collaborate with a team of scientists focused on achieving our goals.

Our collaborative work concerns all stages of the scientific life cycle and utilizes computing platforms ranging from the desktop to next generation supercomputers.  Our group works closely with application scientist (e.g. fusion, accelerator, seismology, nuclear), applied mathematicians, and computer scientists. Our group focuses on research and software artifacts in highly cited journals and conferences, helping to enable bleeding edge science at scale. Our research has resulted in numerous awards and software including an R&D 100 award for the Adaptable I/O System (ADIOS), and the state of the art data reduction software, MultiGrid Adaptive Reduction of Data (MGARD). Our emphasis is on teamwork, and it is important for the applicant to show a strong desire to work within a team, as well as promote her/his research.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Make direct contributions working closely with project teams to create, evaluate, and publish novel research ideas.
• Mentor students.
• Develop and maintain reduction software.
• Publish papers in high-quality refereed conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with industry, academia, government labs.
• Pariticipate in proposal development for potential external and internal funding.

Basic Qualifications:

• A PhD completed within the last 5 years in computer science, data science or a discipline related to the job duties.
• Experience in parallel computing.
• Experience with storage systems.
• Previous research experience in ONE or more of the following areas is also required:
  • Data compression
  • I/O
  • Workflows
  • Data science (AI/ML)
  • Computer systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong programming skills in one or more of the following languages: C/C++, Python, Fortran
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and strong personal motivation
• The ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team
• The ability to take initiative on research insights to bring them to fruition through publication or demonstration on mission applications

Special Requirements:

• Postdocs: Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.

• Letters of Recommendation: 2 number of references are required.

Please submit two letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to recruiting@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.

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• Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 7,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and requires onsite presence.  We offer a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee.  A hybrid/onsite working arrangement may be available with this position, which provides flexibility to work periodically from your home, while reporting onsite to the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location on a weekly and regular basis

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.