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Positions in Computational Science Research, Code Development, and Student Mentoring Support at Oregon State University and the University of Notre Dame

The Center for Exascale Monte Carlo Neutron Transport (CEMeNT) is recruiting for two postdoctoral scholars to provide computational science research, code development, and student mentoring support. These positions are full-time, 12-month Postdoctoral Scholar positions: one located in Corvallis, Oregon, working within the School of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Oregon State University, and one located in South Bend, Indiana, working within the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. Funding for these positions is expected to exist for three years; however, contracts are annual and are eligible for extension based on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

CEMeNT is a competitively designated National Nuclear Security Administration funded Focused Investigatory Center as part of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP – https://share-ng.sandia.gov/psaapIII/). Within CEMeNT, researchers from Oregon State University, the University of Notre Dame, and North Carolina State University work to develop the mathematics, computational physics, and computer science required to scale time-dependent Monte Carlo neutron transport simulations to exascale-class computers. Our work has high visibility in the US National Laboratories and the computational science community.

The universities participating in CEMeNT commit to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our shared vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEMeNT Leadership and CEMeNT-affiliated faculty to conduct cutting edge research in computational and develop software for solving neutron transport problems on world-leading architectures.
• Advance the state-of-the-art in Monte Carlo particle transport, hybrid methods, uncertainty quantification, and/or machine-learning enhanced physics simulation.
• Work alongside colleagues at US National Laboratories to further the impact of the research and development at CEMeNT.
• Mentor and direct the research work of graduate students.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, computational physics, applied mathematics or scientific computing disciplines.
• Proven track-record of independent research, critical thinking, and successful academic publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing software for high performance computing
• applications using Python and C++.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, computational physics, applied mathematics or scientific computing disciplines.
• Proven track-record of independent research, critical thinking, and successful academic publications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in developing software for high performance computing
• applications using Python and C++.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Position available: August 14, 2020 (open until filled) U.S. citizens and residents will be prioritized.

Stipend and benefits conform with postdoctoral scholar standards at Oregon State University and Notre Dame University. More information about postdoctoral scholar appointments can be found at the Office of Postdoctoral Scholars at ​Oregon State University​ and the ​University of Notre Dame​.

Apply Today!

For full consideration, apply by August 7, 2020. Applicants must send the following documents in a single PDF file (Word documents will not be opened) to ​both contacts​ listed below:

• A detailed CV and academic transcript
• A one-page statement describing your background and how you fit the
• advertised position. Please specifically reference the required and preferred qualifications.
• Contact information for three references
• The subject line of your email should contain the following text: “CEMeNT Post-doctoral Scholar – (your last name).” Please note that only candidates that meet the required skills and expertise will be contacted.

Contacts

Dr. Todd Palmer, CEMeNT Director (todd.palmer@oregonstate.edu); School of Nuclear Science and Engineering Oregon State University

Dr. Ryan McClarren, CEMeNT Deputy Director (rmcclarr@ndu.edu); Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering University of Notre Dame

Air Force Research Labs Seeking Postdoc-level Computational Biologist for Bioinformatics Position

The Air Force Research Labs at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking a Computational Biologist with experience in bioinformatics and machine learning. The Computational Biologist will have the opportunity to work on novel microbial degradation of perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) compounds using genomics, enzyme mining, and AI/ML. The successful candidate will use bioinformatics and AI/ML to identify biological PFAS degradation pathways and enzymes to aid in the generation of testable hypotheses for wet-lab experiments. This role requires effective teamwork and communication of results with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. 

Functions for this Role will also Include:

• Bioinformatics on enriched and complex microbial communities generated from metagenomics including assembly, binning, annotation, enzyme mining, and phylogenetic analyses
• Applying AI/ML for identifying optimized biological modes of PFAS degradation
• Documentation and presentation of research progress in the forms of reports, publications, and oral presentations
• Periodic travel to scientific reviews and conferences

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or M.Sc. with 5+ years of relevant experience) in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Microbial Genomics
• Fluent in major scripting languages such as Python or Perl, and proficient in using the command line in Unix environments
• Experience in applying machine learning algorithms or statistical methods to solving biological problems
• Deep understanding of phylogenetic analyses and comparative genomics methods
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant public metagenomic databases
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and communicate results clearly to non-computational scientists
• Excellent organizational skills
• This position is working on-site at a government facility and requires U.S. citizenship

Apply Today!

Apply via this link: https://ues.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1328011&&cust_sort1=-1&&nohd#job

If you have any questions, please email eric.harper.4@us.af.mil and vanessa.varaljay.1@us.af.mil.

Air Force Research Labs Seeking Postdoc-level Computational Biologist for Microbial Genomics Position

 The Air Force Research Laboratory near Dayton, OH is seeking a Computational Biologist with experience in microbial genomics. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across multiple collaborative projects in the areas of microbial biofouling and corrosion, polymicrobial interactions of DoD relevant microbial communities, and mechanisms of polymer biodegradation. The selected candidate will use informatics to assemble, annotate, and perform comparative analyses of both bacteria and fungi to aid in generation of testable hypotheses. This role requires effective teamwork and communication of results with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Functions for this Role will also Include:

• Transcriptomics of bacteria and fungi communities including differential expression analyses and identifying upregulated proteins
• Analysis and interpretation of microbial community data using network analyses and visualization tools
• Informatics on enriched and complex microbial communities generated from metagenomics and metatranscriptomics including assembly, binning, annotation, enzyme mining, and phylogenetic analyses
• Documentation and presentation of research progress in the forms of reports, publications, and oral presentations
• Travel to scientific reviews and conferences

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (or M.Sc. with 5+ years of relevant experience) in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or Microbial Genomics
• Demonstrated success in applying open source software and in developing novel algorithms for the comparative analysis of genomes
• Deep understanding of phylogenetic analyses and comparative genomics methods
• Fluent in major scripting languages such as Python or Perl, and proficient in using the command line in Unix environments
• Previous experience in comparative genomics or an understanding of secondary metabolite biosynthesis is highly desirable
• Experience in applying machine learning algorithms or statistical methods to solving biological problems is desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant public genomic databases
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and communicate results clearly to non-computational scientists
• Excellent organizational skills
• This position is working on-site at a government facility and requires U.S. citizenship

Apply Today!

Apply via this link: https://ues.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=1328012&&cust_sort1=-1&&nohd#job

If you have any questions, please email eric.harper.4@us.af.mil and vanessa.varaljay.1@us.af.mil.

Research Assistant in Bioinformatics and Machine Research Opportunity for the Fall 20 – Winter 21 Academic Year + Possibility of Summer Extension

The Air Force Research Labs at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is seeking a Student Research Assistant to contribute to a project that combines bioinformatics and machine learning. Upper-level undergraduate students, Master’s students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Position Details: 

• The expected time commitment for this position is ~10 hours/week for the Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 terms, with the opportunity to work full time in the summer of 2021.
• This position will work remotely throughout the academic year, with the possibility of working on-site next summer at the Wright-Patterson Air Force base near Dayton, Ohio.
• This position will be co-advised by two AFRL researchers.
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants for this position should have an interest and/or familiarity with biology or data analysis and machine learning, with an academic major or concentration in one of the following science or engineering fields:
  • Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Information
  • Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Apply Today!

To apply for this position, please email eric.harper.4@us.af.mil and vanessa.varaljay.1@us.af.mil with a brief resume or CV.