Predoctoral Appointee – Scientific Machine Learning and Uncertainty Quantification
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7268223 (Ref:418651)
Posted: July 31, 2024
Job Description
The Laboratory for Applied Mathematics, Numerical Software, and Statistics (LANS) and the Mathematics and Computer Science (MCS) Division at Argonne National Laboratory invite candidates to apply for a predoctoral position in the area of scientific machine learning and uncertainty quantification.
The position will address software/algorithm development and/or theory in areas of interest to the applied mathematics, numerical software, and statistics group. This Predoctoral Appointee will have the opportunity to carry out simulations on some of the world's fastest supercomputers and collaborate with other computer scientists and mathematicians at the MCS division.
For more information on the applied mathematics, numerical software, and statistics group at Argonne, see https://www.anl.gov/mcs/lans
Position Requirements
Required skills and qualifications:
- Recent Masters degree (or soon-to-be-completed in 2024) in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, industrial engineering or related field.
- Expertise in two or more of the following areas: inverse problems, nonlinear optimization, stochastic optimization, uncertainty quantification, parallel and distributed computing algorithms for scientific and high-performance computing, and numerical solution of differential equations.
- Knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: software development in SciML, software development in numerical optimization, statistics, and/or development of large-scale stochastic control algorithms.
- Proficiency in one scientific programming language (e.g., C, C++, Fortran, Python, or Julia).
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, respect, integrity, safety and teamwork.
Preferred skills and qualifications:
- Experience with Julia, Python, parallel computing, large-scale computational science, and simulation of networked physical systems.
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