Postdoctoral Research Associate Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop and port scalable lattice QCD applications and algorithms for leadership computers. You will debug and tune applications, build performance models using proxy or mini-applications, apply large-scale computational methods, and communicate research through publications, conference papers, and technical manuals.
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, computational physics, computer science, applied mathematics, computational science, or a related discipline earned no more than five years before application
- Complete all degree requirements before starting
- Be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification card
- Pass a Federal Tier 1 background investigation
Responsibilities
- Develop and port scalable science applications and algorithms
- Debug and tune high-performance applications
- Develop performance models for future architectures
- Apply large-scale computational methodologies to scientific objectives
- Conduct research and report results in publications, conference papers, and technical manuals
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- Banking facilities
- Cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- 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
- Employee discounts