Location: Lemont, IL
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
We are seeking creative Postdoctoral researchers to bridge the gap between leadership-class supercomputing and cutting-edge open science in the area of AI and Machine Learning. Successful candidates will be working with ALCF’s technical teams (e.g., AI/ML, Data Science, Performance Engineering) and will focus on collaborative APEX research projects. We are looking to hire four Postdoctoral Appointees to support this project. The position will remain posted online until all four positions are filled. Key Responsibilities: - Project Execution: Collaborate with domain scientists to experiment with and integrate emerging AI techniques (e.g., agentic workflows, LLMs) into scientific problems, ensuring methods effectively solve real domain challenges. - Advanced Model Development: Design and debug implementations for agentic AI, LLM deployment, and automated laboratory integrations (e.g., self-driving labs). - Facility Support & Training: Dedicate a portion of time to general ALCF user support, including troubleshooting user issues, delivering training sessions, and creating high-quality documentation to benefit the broader user community. - Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as an embedded expert within an ALCF technical group, translating facility capabilities into practical solutions for users. - Scientific Engagement: Contribute to publications, technical reports, and quarterly progress updates; present results at conferences and ALCF/DOE venues. **Position Requirements** **Required Skills and Qualifications:** - Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related computational discipline (completed within the last 5 years or nearing completion in 2026). - Proven ability to conduct independent research or technical development, analyze complex systems, and publish results or deploy production-quality software. - Strong software development skills, particularly in Python or C++, with experience in data analysis, simulation, or work