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Morehouse College

Postdoctoral Researcher

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... HPC), artificial intelligence, and data-intensive technologies across Morehouse College and the ... The Postdoctoral Researcher will collaborate with faculty, students, and technical staff to design ...

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What are HPC Postdocs?

HPC Postdocs, or High Performance Computing Postdoctoral Researchers, are scientists who have completed their PhD and are conducting advanced research that leverages powerful computational systems to solve complex problems. They often work at universities, research institutes, or national laboratories, focusing on developing new algorithms, optimizing code for supercomputers, or applying computational methods to scientific challenges. HPC Postdocs collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and may also provide support or training in HPC techniques for other researchers. Their work is essential for pushing the boundaries of science in fields such as physics, climate modeling, computational biology, and engineering.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an HPC Postdoc, and why are they important?

To thrive as an HPC Postdoc, you need advanced knowledge in computational science, parallel programming, and a relevant doctoral degree, often in fields like physics, computer science, or engineering. Expertise in programming languages (such as C/C++, Fortran, Python), experience with high-performance computing systems, and familiarity with tools like MPI, OpenMP, or GPU computing frameworks are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills set outstanding candidates apart in research environments. These competencies are crucial for conducting cutting-edge research, optimizing complex simulations, and advancing scientific discovery using supercomputing resources.

What are some common challenges faced by an HPC Postdoc when optimizing scientific applications for supercomputing environments?

HPC Postdocs often encounter the challenge of adapting complex scientific codes to efficiently utilize advanced supercomputing architectures. This may involve addressing issues such as parallel scalability, memory bottlenecks, and compatibility with different hardware or software environments. Collaborating closely with domain scientists, software engineers, and IT staff is essential to troubleshoot performance issues and implement effective solutions. Staying up-to-date with emerging HPC technologies and optimization techniques is also crucial for success in this role.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPC System Architecture and Intelligent Storage Design

Postdoctoral Research Associate - HPC System Architecture and Intelligent Storage Design

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

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Job Summary:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory specializing in scientific research and technology development. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on High-Performance Computing (HPC) system architecture and intelligent storage design, focusing on scalable storage architectures and performance analysis for HPC and scientific AI applications.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with internal and external researchers on a variety of data and storage-related research projects for use cases in HPC, scientific AI, and scientific edge computing.
• Conduct I/O and storage performance characterization of HPC and scientific AI applications or libraries on multi-tier HPC storage systems.
• Collect, analyze, and leverage telemetry data from HPC systems to support data-driven design decisions and performance tuning.
• Explore trade-offs in DDR and HBM usage patterns, and propose architectural improvements for mixed-memory and bandwidth-intensive workloads.
• Design and evaluation of ephemeral, user-configurable, and composable data and storage systems.
• Design system-level approaches for time-sensitive or data-intensive processing of data originating at scientific edge systems using large-scale HPC/AI computational and storage systems.
• Coauthor peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Seek membership and service opportunities in professional, academic, and research organizations.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A PhD in computer science/engineering or relevant area with an education and a research track record in HPC/AI/edge systems and storage research within past five years.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
• If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment.
• Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.
Preferred:
• Ability to work independently to design and deploy methods at scale.
• Familiarity with hardware-software co-design, memory hierarchies (DDR, HBM), and system-level telemetry tools.
• Experience in HPC and associated software development for applications, middleware, and/or system software.
• Flexibility to adapt to diverse R&D projects and tasks.
• Effective communicator in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists, engineers, and sponsors.
• Interest in mentoring student internships.
Company:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems. Founded in 1943, the company is headquartered in Oak Ridge, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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