Remote Postdoctoral Ultrafast Spectroscopy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Description

TheNuclear Science and Security Departmenthas an opening for a Post Doctoassist withthe development of AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing of uranium containing materials. These activities will be based on existing and new, high-quality laboratory spectral data that will be acquired as part of a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary effort. The position will require close collaboration with the partner institutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain spectral data base and upload data to community spectral data bases
• Assist in and help coordinate experimental work to collect laboratory spectral data
• Assist in the development of AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing applications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Earth Science, or Physical Geography
• Experience in experimental method to develop data to support interpretation of remote sensing data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) frameworks or Multi-Modal Large Language models (MLLMs)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based research environment
• Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and presentations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in Remote Sensing application to earth or planetary science problems
• Experience with ENVI/IDL image processing analysis software
• Experience with coding languages, such as python.
• Experience with spectroscopy of minerals or related materials

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

• Computer work
• Lifting of 30 pounds
• Arm/hand dexterity

Other Information:

• Participation in meetings and experimental work at Stony Brook University is expected.
• Initial appointment will be for aone - year term. Renewal contingent on performance and funding.
• Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
• BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $71900 - $85000 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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