Assistant Computational Scientist

Details

Posted: 17-Feb-24

Location: Upton, NY,

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR100626

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The High Performance Computation (HPC) group of the Computational Science Laboratory (CSL) at the BNL Computational Science Initiative has an immediate opening for an Assistant Computational Scientist to work in an interdisciplinary team to address computational challenges in different scientific domains. The successful candidate is expected to design, develop, and integrate novel computational techniques, including software and numerical methods for a broad range of scientific applications, including nuclear and high energy physics, chemistry, biology, biomedicine, climate, and others. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 1) digital twin technologies; 2) complex multiscale simulations and modeling; 3) large-scale hybrid machine learning and high performance computing workflows; 4) tools and methods to allow productive use of modern advanced computing systems.

The position will be initially for two years, with the possibility of an extension contingent on the availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in a collaborative team with computer scientists, computational scientists, applied mathematicians, and domain scientists
• Perform innovative research in high performance computing, machine learning and/or quantum computing pertinent to application needs
• Develop new research ideas and seek out opportunities for funding
• Present results at meetings, workshops, and conferences
• Publish findings at conference proceedings and/or academic journals
• Lead or participate in research grant proposal writing
• Mentor postdocs and students as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD in Computational Physics/Chemistry/Biology, Computer Science/Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant research experience post PhD
• Established track records of performing high-caliber research in computational domains, including computational biology, computational fluid dynamics, computational physics
• Authored peer-reviewed publications, and presented at scientific conferences
• Demonstrated programming skills in C/C++, Python, Fortran or other commonly used programming languages.
• Experienced in the practice of high-performance computing, machine learning and/or quantum computing methodologies for scientific applications
• Familiar with the hardware and software environments of high-performance computing systems
• The ability to perform independent innovative research under minimal supervision, including the design, development, and validation of research methodologies
• The ability to work and communicate well within an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experienced in heterogenous computing with GPU accelerators using one of the programming models: CUDA, HIP, SYCL, Kokkos, OpenMP, OpenACC and similar.
• Familiar with distributed parallel computing and its tools, such as MPI, NCCL, and others
• Knowledge of complex workflow management on high performance computing systems
• Knowledge of the application of machine learning methodologies in scientific domains
• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team with demonstrated achievements
• Track record of securing research funding, either as a (Co-)Principal Investigator or participant

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Moderate domestic and international travels are expected
• Appointment level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
• This is an on-site position located at the BNL Upton campus, with the possibility of hybrid work arrangements

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $98650 - $163750 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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