SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory · 9 hours ago
Associate Scientist - AI and Fundamental Physics
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$118K/yr - $175K/yr
2+ years expSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking an Associate Scientist to contribute to research in AI and fundamental physics. The successful candidate will develop impactful research efforts, support the scientific community, and mentor students, while helping to define future directions for AI at SLAC.
Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyGovernmentLife Science
Responsibilities
Develop a world-leading research effort in AI and fundamental physics, as measured by impactful research papers, software, and scientific results
Provide some support / training to the local scientific community
Develop the goals and focus of new and strengthened AI areas at SLAC, centered around lab-wide strategic directions
Grow the base funding in Computational HEP at SLAC to support the selected candidate's program by the end of the Associate Scientist appointment including growing support outside of DOE/HEP and possibly forging partnerships with industry
Mentor postdoctoral research associates and graduate students and provide oversight of engineering and technical staff
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in physics, statistics, computer science, or a related field
At least two years of post-doctoral experience in AI relevant for fundamental physics
Demonstrated knowledge with the standard software tools and computational ecosystems for modern scientific AI
Effective communication and writing skills to prepare and present technical and scientific documentation
Demonstrated record of scientific productivity through publications
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research and collaborate in a team environment
Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying state-of-the-art AI tools to HEP data
Demonstrated ability to develop innovative statistical or computational AI tools relevant for HEP
Company
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy's national lab at Stanford University. It is a sub-organization of Stanford University.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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