Post-Doctoral Researcher, Energy & AI - Electrochemical Safety Research Institute
About The Position
We have exciting opportunities for Post-Doctoral Researcher, Energy & AI at UL Research Institutes, Electrochemical Safety Research Institutes based in our Rockville, Maryland (D.C. metro area) research facilities. We are currently recruiting for several post-doctoral researcher opportunities. We welcome applications from exceptional talent whose experience, research focus, and accomplishments may align with our scientific focus. The Post-Doctoral Researcher, Energy & AI performs independent research in preparation for a career as a scientific professional, contributing to and advancing battery research of Electrochemical Safety. The Post-doctoral researcher reports to Research Directors or Senior Scientists and will work closely with other researchers and colleagues to advance research excellence. This is a 2-year term position, eligible for renewal based on performance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in computer science, materials science and engineering, and related engineering conferred within three years of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.
- Experience working in an AI or data science lab required.
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to perform independent research and support publication.
- Demonstrated general knowledge of scientific disciplines in energy systems, physics-based modeling, ML/DL, control systems, data science, digital twins, and high-performance computing.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain academic and applied knowledge and skills.
- Ability to collaborate with peers and work directly with other team members and external collaborators in order to complete a project from start to finish.
- Excellent report, publication, presentation and general communication skills required.
Responsibilities
- Conducts primary research at the intersection of energy storage, artificial intelligence, and advanced computational science by applying scientific principles, physics-based modeling, machine/deep learning, digital twins, and high-performance computing to address complex technical challenges.
- Applies knowledge of scientific principles to the specific research tasks.
- Exercises a high degree of judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems, and developing new and improved techniques and methods.
- Assume primary responsibility for development of independent research.
- Assist with data collection, evaluations, and support researchers on projects; analyze results.
- Plan, design and complete initial and follow up procedures as needed to test and validate results.
- Perform research to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with ULRI colleagues and universities.
- Contribute to and participate in webinars, conference presentations, writing papers for journal publications, facilitate training programs.
Benefits
- bonus compensation
- comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
- additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment
- flexible working arrangements
- paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
