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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
We are committed to a diverse and equitable workforce with an inclusive culture that values and celebrates the diversity of our people, talents, ideas, experiences, and perspectives. This is important for continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.
Pay Range
$8,850 - $11,040 Monthly
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.
Job Description
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to perform research in Differentiable Programming techniques for Numerical Software. You will work collaboratively with LLNL researchers to research and develop new Differentiable Programming techniques to understand error propagation in Numerical Software, targeting state-of-the-art heterogeneous many-core high-performance computing (HPC) systems. This position is in the Center for Applied Scientific Computing (CASC) Division within the Computing Directorate.
You will
- Research, design and implement Differentiable Programming techniques to analyze error propagation and error sensitivity in Numerical Software.
- Research, design and develop static and dynamic program analysis to diagnose the origin of numerical errors in heterogenous systems, e.g., systems composed of CPU and GPU devices.
- Research, design and develop variable precision methods for compiler code generation in Numerical Software.
- Document research by publishing papers in peer-reviewed media and presenting papers within the DOE community and at academic conferences.
- Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to define and carry out the research.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Recent Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related field.
- Ability to perform research and development in Differentiable Programming, such as automatic differentiation, as demonstrated by published research articles and/or software.
- Ability to perform research and development in program analysis techniques, including static and dynamic analysis, as demonstrated by published research articles and/or software.
- Ability to conduct high-quality research and develop implementations to evaluate research ideas independently as demonstrated by published research articles.
- Experience in programming C/C++ and Python in a Unix/Linux environment.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to interact in a clear and concise manner, author technical and scientific reports and papers, and deliver scientific presentations.
- Ability to take the initiative and have interpersonal communication skills necessary to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience analyzing programs on different numerical representations, such as fixed-point and/or non-IEEE floating-point formats.
- Experience using formal static analysis methods, such as abstract interpretation and/or symbolic execution.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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