Senior Research Scientist Advanced Computing Systems
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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About the Role
You will lead a multidisciplinary research team and define a strategic agenda for advanced computing systems. You will architect and evaluate hybrid HPC-quantum systems, interconnects, storage systems, and leadership-scale workloads. You will lead collaborations, represent research programs, publish research, prepare proposals, and secure funding.
Requirements
- PhD in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, computational science, or a closely related field
- At least 8 years of relevant research experience beyond the PhD
- Record of independent research accomplishment in HPC systems, computer architecture, or a closely related domain
- Experience leading or co-leading research teams and supervising researchers, postdoctoral associates, or graduate students
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification credential or a favorable Local Site Specific Only risk determination
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of research scientists and postdoctoral researchers
- Define and execute a research agenda for advanced computing systems architecture
- Architect and evaluate hybrid HPC-quantum computing systems
- Lead research on interconnect technologies, topology design, routing, and in-network computing
- Drive research on next-generation storage systems, storage hierarchies, and data movement
- Lead collaborations with internal teams, DOE program offices, laboratories, industry, and academia
- Represent the organization in technical forums, standards bodies, and vendor engagements
- Author peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and research proposals
- Secure external funding for the research portfolio
- Evaluate and evolve system-design processes and characterization methodologies
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