Research Scientist, Large-Scale Data Science and Learning

The Analytics and AI Methods at Scale (AAIMS) group in the National Center for Computational Science (NCCS) is hiring a Research Scientist to advance the frontier of AI for science, including scientific reasoning, federated & collaborative learning, and reinforcement learning (RL) for self-improving models on leadership-class supercomputers.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a field closely related to the job duties of this position.
• Demonstrated research in one or more areas of HPC or AI (e.g., large-scale training, scientific reasoning, reinforcement learning, or distributed systems).
• Strong programming skills (Python, C/C++, or equivalent) and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
• Experience with large-scale experiments on HPC or cloud platforms.
• Strong publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Familiarity with distributed training frameworks (e.g., DeepSpeed, Megatron-LM, Ray).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams.

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous 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