Oak Ridge National Laboratory-posted 27 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Oak Ridge, TN
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Data Analytics and Machine Learning (DAML) Group is seeking an exceptional mathematician to work on the development of rigorous theory and algorithms needed for the design and analysis of computational methods that accelerate data analytics and machine learning, especially as the apply to scalable high-performance computing, cloud computing, and large interconnected experimental facilities. You will be responsible for developing energy-efficient, physics-aware algorithms designed for distributed learning across both high-performance and edge computing environments. You will focus on designing architectures and models that effectively capture the complexities of data, provide robust confidence estimates in predictions, and generate compressed quantities of interest tailored to defined domains. Additionally, the role involves creating fast and scalable algorithms capable of fitting the proposed models to data, accompanied by a theoretical framework that elucidates the convergence and effectiveness of these techniques. You will also undertake detailed re-analysis of the trained models' performance, with the goal of uncovering the underlying processes governing the behavior of the given data. This job offers an excellent opportunity to conduct exceptional and innovative research in mathematics, statistics and scientific computing, for applications with scientific and national priority. ORNL's mathematics research efforts provide the fundamental mathematical methods and algorithms needed to model complex physical, chemical, and biological systems. ORNL's computational science research efforts enable scientists to efficiently implement these models at the extreme scale of computing and to store, manage, analyze, and visualize the massive amounts of data that result. ORNL's artificial intelligence research provides the techniques to link the data producers, e.g., supercomputers and large experimental facilities, with the data consumers, i.e., scientists who need the data.

  • The position requires collaboration within a multi-disciplinary research environment consisting of mathematicians, computational scientists, computer scientists, experimentalists, and engineers/physicists conducting basic and applied research in support of the Laboratory's missions.
  • Writing peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, and proposals for internal and external release and must represent the organization by giving technical presentations in large public forums.
  • Maintain membership in professional, academic, and research organizations.
  • Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
  • Ph.D. in mathematics, engineering, data/computational science, or a field relevant to the job duties mentioned.
  • 2+ years of relevant research experience outside of Ph.D.
  • Strong theoretical background in constructive approximation; functional, complex, and real analysis; as well as numerical analysis and approximation of partial differential equations.
  • Expertise in optimization; computational fluid dynamics; sparse grid methods, compressed sensing, thresholding, and greedy approaches; stochastic optimization; as well as convex and non-convex regularizations.
  • Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of numerical algorithms in one or more high-level computing languages within a team environment.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
  • 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
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