Postdoctoral Appointee- Data Science for High Energy Density Applications, Onsite

About the role

The Radiation and Fusion Target Design department at Sandia National Laboratories seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance the use of data science and machine learning in the design and understanding of experiments on the Z facility. The focus will be on applying these methods to the emerging design space for layered MagLIF targets under tailored pulse shapes.

Responsibilities

• Partner on the design and analysis of experimental campaigns at Z.
• Leverage advances in machine learning to enable more rapid design iteration for Z experiments.
• Represent the research and development in the organization through publications in scientific journals and presentation at conferences.
• On any given day, you may be called on to:
• Collaborate as part of an integrated team to plan research,
• Work to improve the utilization of data science and machine learning techniques at the Z facility,
• Develop data pipelines, automated analysis methods, and machine-learning tools to improve the interpretation and design of Z experiments,
• Publish your findings and interact with the academic community.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Astronomy, or a related discipline (PhD must be conferred within five (5) years prior to employment).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in the curation and utilization of scientific data to accelerate research.
• A technical competency in Bayesian or other relevant optimization methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated at technical conferences.

Skills

• Technical competency in Bayesian or other relevant optimization methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Generous vacation.
• Strong medical and other benefits.
• Competitive 401k.
• Learning opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.
• Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Pay

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Schedule

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Contact

To apply, visit: www.sandia.gov