Brookhaven National Laboratory is looking to solve complex problems in machine learning (ML) and advance scientific discovery through the development and application of novel ML models, including large language models, multi-modal foundation models, agentic AI, embodied AI, human-AI collaboration systems, computer vision (CV) models, and natural language processing (NLP) models.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills and familiarity with deep learning libraries.
- Expertise with foundation models, large vision-language models, or large-scale deep learning training.
- Experience with agentic AI, embodied AI, human-AI collaboration, surrogate models, or trustworthy AI.
- Familiarity with modern software engineering practices for scalable AI research.
- Experience in contributing to or preparing funding proposals.
- Strong record of AI/ML research accomplishment, supported by strong publication record.
- Recognized internally and externally as an active contributor in ML research.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel machine learning algorithms and conduct computational experiments at scale.
- Independently lead or significantly contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
- Disseminate research findings in peer-reviewed journals, conference presentations, project reports, and seminars.
- Actively contribute to proposal preparation and submission, seeking external research funding aligned with Brookhaven and DOE priorities.
- Develop and sustain collaborations with internal and external partners, including universities, national labs, and industry.
- Conduct research in collaboration with Brookhaven Lab staff, the Department of Energy (DOE), and external partners.
- Apply machine learning models to advance scientific discovery and tackle challenging DOE problems.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years, or Master’s and 6+ years, or Ph.D. with 2+ years post-PhD.
- Demonstrated ability to work on the interdisciplinary team.
- Must have a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory.
- Must disclose any participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
