Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate at the interface of AI, HPC and biology in Theoretical Division
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$97K/yr - $114K/yrLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of AI, structural biology, and high-performance computing, contributing to advances in AI and computational structural biology.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Experience in AI methods and molecular modeling in structural biology
Programming skills in Python and experience in developing AI pipelines
Working knowledge of high-performance computing environments
Demonstrated scientific productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, open-source tools)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Qualification
Required
Experience in AI methods and molecular modeling in structural biology
Programming skills in Python and experience in developing AI pipelines
Working knowledge of high-performance computing environments
Demonstrated scientific productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, open-source tools)
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines
Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field completed within the last five years or expected soon
Preferred
Familiarity with RNA modeling, multiscale simulations, or AI/ML frameworks
Experience with coarse-grained modeling, enhanced sampling, or structure prediction
Interest in integrating physics-based simulation with generative AI models
Commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary research
Benefits
Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Founded in 1943
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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