Postdoctoral Appointee - AI/ML and ATLAS
About The Position
The High Energy Physics (HEP) Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the ANL ATLAS group with a focus on physics analysis and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML). The successful candidate will contribute to the group's broad physics program, which includes precision Higgs and Standard Model measurements, and searches for new physics and performance studies. Candidates with experience in modern AI/ML methods-such as transformer architectures, tokenization strategies, and embeddings-are especially encouraged to apply. The ANL ATLAS group maintains strong involvement across the experiment, including detector operations, TDAQ upgrades, Software and Computing, ML development, and High-Performance Computing (HPC). The postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to engage in these areas in support of physics goals.
Requirements
- Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of High Energy Physics
- Demonstrated excellence in physics analysis, including data analysis, statistical interpretation, and results dissemination
- Strong general knowledge of contemporary high-energy physics and mathematical methods relevant to physics applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on AI/ML experience, particularly with transformer-based models and related techniques (tokenization, embeddings)
- Familiarity with large-scale software and computing environments, including HPC workflows, is a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to ATLAS physics analyses
- Develop and apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., transformer-based models, tokenization, embeddings) to HEP analysis
- Communicate results internally and externally through talks, notes, and publications
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
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- As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
