Assistant Computational Scientist
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
Job posting number: #7107770 (Ref:413926)
Posted: August 11, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Our Data Science and Learning division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking an Assistant Computational Scientist to join their team. In this role you can expect to:
- Conduct basic and/or applied research utilizing computational techniques and methods in order to advance the understanding of physical phenomena, typically through modeling and simulation of science and engineering phenomena.
- Carry out first-of-kind computational analysis requiring interdisciplinary expertise in both computer science and a scientific or engineering field, including knowledge of scientific and engineering principles, large-scale distributed or parallel computing techniques, and computational issues in a specific domain.
- May design, develop, and/or adapt computational models, scientific visualization tools, and software libraries and codes for massively parallel computer systems or embedded processors.
This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Strong knowledge of machine learning and / or statistics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Some understanding of computational algorithms to support analysis of DNA sequence, small nucleotide polymorphism, gene expression, and/or small molecule (drug) structure
- Experience working large language models and other deep learning models
- Experience working with large language model evaluation harnesses
- Ability to think independently and innovatively to develop exceptional technical solutions
- Ability to write research publications
- Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize, organize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast paced environment, while being detail oriented and using sound independent judgment to accomplish tasks
- Interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills required to interact effectively, tactfully and discreetly with all internal/external contacts and to develop effective working relationships
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in physiology and reconciliation of genotype and experimentally determined phenotype preferred
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
- RD1: Bachelor's degree and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent
Job Family
Research Development (RD)Job Profile
Computational Science 1Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
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