Postdoctoral Research Associate, Scalable AI and Computational Imaging

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the U.S. Department of Energy's largest multi-program science and energy laboratory, has an extraordinary 80-year history of tackling the nation's most challenging scientific problems. With a dedicated staff of over 6,000 people, ORNL advances breakthrough research in energy, environment, computing, and national security. The Multiscale Biomedical Systems Group within the Advanced Computing in Health (ACH) Section of the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division (CSED) is seeking two Postdoctoral Research Associates to join our growing research team. These positions focus on developing next-generation AI and high-performance computing (HPC) methods for computational imaging and spatiotemporal data analysis. We are especially interested in candidates with strong technical expertise in AI architecture design (e.g., Vision Transformers, foundation models, and federated learning), scalable computing on leadership-class supercomputers, and computational imaging.

Requirements

• A PhD in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, data science or a related field completed within the last five years.
• Experience of AI and efficient computing.
• Strong programming skills
• Familiarity with popular Deep Learning platforms such as PyTorch and TensorFlow

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in vision transformer or large vision AI model
• Expertise in high performance computing
• Expertise in image and spatiotemporal data processing
• Expertise in federated learning on large computing clusters
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing need

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced AI architectures and workflows for imaging and spatiotemporal data.
• Develop efficient and scalable training algorithms for deployment on HPC systems such as Frontier.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across ORNL and partner institutions.
• Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.
• Support proposal development for new research initiatives.

Benefits

• ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people.
• The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy.
• Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
• 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.

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: 5,001-10,000 employees