Research Scientist Large Scale Data Science and Learning
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that conducts science and technology research in energy, national security, computing, materials, neutron science, isotopes, and related fields.
About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is the largest science and energy laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy. Managed by UT-Battelle for DOE, it operates research infrastructure and user facilities, conducts applied and fundamental research, and currently advances AI-enabled scientific discovery alongside its energy and national-security missions.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will conduct AI and machine-learning research using HPC resources. You will collaborate with senior researchers and domain scientists, contribute to publications and proposals, develop software and open-source tools, present research outcomes, and support collaborative research activities.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated research in HPC or AI, such as large-scale training, scientific reasoning, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems
- Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, or equivalent
- Experience with machine-learning frameworks such as PyTorch
- Submit two letters of reference
Responsibilities
- Conduct AI and machine-learning research at scale using HPC resources
- Collaborate with senior researchers and domain scientists on AI methods and scientific applications
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and proposals
- Engage in collaborative software development and open-source contributions
- Present research outcomes at conferences, workshops, and internal seminars
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site 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
