Postdoctoral Researcher, Numerical Optimization and Experimental Design

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher, Numerical Optimization and Experimental Design role is onsite in Golden, CO, for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $76,600–$126,400 per year. The role is in the Artificial Learning and Intelligent Systems group within the Computational Science Center, supporting research relevant to the DOE Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. The researcher develops optimization and sampling methods to select experiments, measurements, and operating conditions that improve model predictions across experimental scales. This work helps extract useful information from heterogeneous evidence and uncertain models for energy and critical-minerals applications.

What you'll do

• Develop optimization and sampling methods using model predictions and uncertainty
• devise strategies for selecting experiments, measurements, and operating conditions
• conduct research in optimal experimental design, active learning, Bayesian optimization, sequential decision-making, information theory, adaptive sampling, and surrogate-based optimization
• address noisy, missing, sparse, or uncertain data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral researcher

numerical optimization

experimental design

active learning

bayesian optimization

adaptive sampling

scientific computing

energy research

golden co

national laboratory of the rockies

$76,600-$126,400/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability insurance
• pension benefits
• 403(b) plan with employer match
• life and AD&D insurance
• paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.

Why this role

Fixed-term postdoctoral appointment requiring a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.