Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied & Computational Scientists
About The Position
The Applied Sciences Laboratory at SRI International focuses on the development of new algorithms for a wide variety of exciting applications including supply chain networks, social graphs, optimization of generative AI models, material failures, quantum algorithms, and biological systems. The aim of the team is to conduct and publish research at top venues and assist SRI commercialize relevant technologies by filing patents and spinning out start-ups. The Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow, Applied and Computational Science to conduct research and development in the areas of mathematics of generative AI models, reinforcement learning, and algorithm design. Ideal candidates will have a thorough knowledge in one or more of these areas. The ability to quickly learn new topics and dive into unfamiliar areas of research is a key ability. This position will be able to work a hybrid schedule based at our Menlo Park, CA office.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering with a focus on Computational Sciences, Computer Science or a related area.
- Candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Expertise in algorithm development associated with the following: artificial intelligence, algorithm design, scalable computational methods and their implementations.
- Demonstrated experience implementing novel algorithms in one or more programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and libraries associated with training of AI models.
- Demonstrated publication record
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required
Nice To Haves
- thorough knowledge in one or more of these areas: mathematics of generative AI models, reinforcement learning, and algorithm design
- The ability to quickly learn new topics and dive into unfamiliar areas of research
Responsibilities
- Develop research ideas, lead the experimental evaluation of these ideas, present work to government and commercial clients,
- Collaborate with project Principal Investigators (PIs) and their staff in academia, Industrial and National Labs
- Document research in technical reports and research papers
- Develop and implement new algorithms and benchmark against state-of-the-art approaches
- Some travel will be required to project meetings, and conference venues
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
