Job DescriptionThe
Global Computing Laboratory (GCLab)and the
Energy, People, and Interactive Computing (EPIC lab) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) -led by Prof. Michela Taufer and Prof. Sai Swaminathan, respectively- invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to advance the next generation of intelligent, adaptive, and user-aware scientific workflow systems. Together, our labs conduct interdisciplinary research that brings together
high-performance computing (HPC), distributed systems, AI/ML, and human-computer interaction (HCI). Our ongoing collaborations span intelligent and explainable workflow composition, data and workflow provenance, reproducibility, and trust, sustainable AI, Human-in-the-loop reinforcement learning and personalization, edge AI-cloud-HPC convergence, and scientific computing. We collaborate with national laboratories, universities, and industry partners to develop scalable, trustworthy, and efficient systems for exascale and beyond.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work across system-level and human-centered innovations, contributing to open-source software, co-design with domain scientists, and publishing in top-tier venues such as SC, ISC, HPDC, NeurIPS, AAAI, CHI, UIST, and IMWUT/UbiComp.
ResponsibilitiesOther Job Functions- Collaborates with faculty, research staff, graduate/undergraduate students, and external partners.
- Designs, develops, and evaluates scalable software frameworks for HPC, AI workflows, HCI and data-intensive science.
- Engages with national laboratories, funding agencies, and industry collaborators to advance research goals.
- Authors research proposals to expand and sustain ongoing projects and explore new directions.
- Publishes in top-tier conferences and journals; presents research results at major venues.
- Mentors students and contributes to workforce development initiatives.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python.
- Experience with AI, high-performance computing environments, parallel systems, or scientific workflows.
- Demonstrated research excellence through impactful publications, technical contributions, or leadership in projects.
Desired Qualifications- Expertise in workflow orchestration, AI/ML integration with HPC, data management systems.
- Experience with distributed storage and I/O libraries (e.g., HDF5, NetCDF).
- Familiarity with containerization, cloud-HPC convergence, or exascale software stacks.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills; ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
Additional Information- Occasional travel to national laboratories, conferences, or project meetings may be required.
Starting salary range begins at $75,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.
ContactIf you are interested in this position, please apply here. Those interested may also contact:
Prof. Michela TauferDongarra Professor in High Performance Computing
Director, Global Computing Laboratory
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
E-mail: mtaufer@utk.edu