Postdoctoral Appointee - Machine Learning Materials Chemistry - Onsite

About Sandia:

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• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide

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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

Sandia's Ceramics and Materials Physics Department is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Scientist with expertise in chemistry, data science, and machine learning to join the team to develop novel software for efficient materials characterization and enabling new materials diagnostics.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• investigate applying machine learning algorithms to gain understanding of aging experiments towards the identification of chemical structures and materials aging artifacts

provide support to full-stack development of natural language processing models for nuclear deterrence applications

• demonstrate ability for data management with multi-modal components

• prepare technical material for presentation and/or publication

• provide mentorship for students and other co-workers

We are seeking an individual with proficiency in efficient code development and deployment for these applications with the flexibility to contribute to projects requiring machine learning algorithm development expertise. The successful candidate should be comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary team to develop software with a wide range of applications.

Due to the nature of the work the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

Qualifications We Require:

• Possess, or pursuing, a PhD in Chemistry, Mathematics, or closely related STEM field PhD must be conferred within five years prior to employment

• Experience conducting and communicating independent research as evidenced by technical accomplishment through publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences

• Experience in machine learning research and data science algorithm applications in materials chemistry, imaging and spectroscopy datasets

• Proven experience employing machine learning techniques including but not limited to autoencoders, neural networks, and ensemble techniques utilizing an object-oriented programming language such as python

• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level clearance

Qualifications We Desire:

• Proven experience developing software for specialized use with interested collaborators, tailored to their desired outcomes

• Experience working with clients in an eclectic environment, and ability to communicate effectively technical work to non-experts

• Willingness to mentor student interns and collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts

• Effective time-management skills for balancing multiple projects at a time

About Our Team:

The Ceramics & Materials Physics Department (1816) provides innovation in the design, synthesis and development of advanced, multifunctional materials to satisfy unique needs in electronic, electrochemical, thermochemical, optical, catalytic, and structural applications. We control chemical and structural characteristics, from the nanoscale to the macroscale, in organic, inorganic and hybrid systems to explore new material constructs and strategies aimed at enhancing material performance. The multidisciplinary department conducts research and development for national security, energy & climate, and nuclear deterrence, partnering with government, industry, and academic institutions. We work closely with component design and production groups to ensure electronic materials and devices function as intended. Research thrusts include passive and active materials for electronic, electromechanical, and photonic systems; materials for extreme environments (thermal, radiation, electric field, shock); and materials for renewable energy processes.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information:

This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.

Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.

Job ID: 695716

Job Family: 92

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F