Lab Director’s Post Doc- AI/ML for Manufacturing

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a research associate for a named Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow focused on machine learning for the Advanced Engineering Division. This postdoc appointment will focus on the development of machine learning algorithms applied to additive manufacturing technologies to drive SRNL mission enabler of developing manufacturing solutions for Environmental Management, the NNSA, and energy security. Specific work can be expected to support new material discovery and scale-up activities in both metal and polymer advanced manufacturing.

SRNL is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Advanced Engineering Division beginning spring or summer 2025.

• Self-starting, inquisitive researcher willing to actively promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment at the intersection of machine learning and Advanced Manufacturing, which are growing research areas at SRNL.
• The Researcher is expected to interface and engage with researchers across all three SRNL Directorates in the regular course of their research. This specifically includes material scientists, electrical and mechanical engineers, and experts in theoretical modeling and simulation.
• The Researcher will support SRNL’s ongoing research and development activities in data-driven process development, which includes using both in situ and offline analytical measurement to scientifically inform process parameter selection and quality control.
• The Researcher is expected to use their working knowledge of fundamental concepts in data science and machine learning to contextualize results to the manufacturing problems facing DOE EM, NNSA, and the nation. This includes addressing challenges relating to scaling and inspection of novel manufacturing technologies transitioning from a laboratory setting towards a production setting.
• The postdoc associate is expected to lead publication efforts proceeding from their research activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q, work safely and efficiently.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
• Develops partnerships with internal team members.
• Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
• Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
• Knowledgeable about their specific job.
• Team Contributor - gains support for ideas within the team.
• Implements changes provided by management.
• Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.
• Works safely with particular attention to quality.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Maintain appropriate level government security clearance
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD 0-1 yrs
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a background and working knowledge of additive manufacturing techniques as well as the fundamental concepts and behavior of polymer materials. They should exercise judgment with practical engineering or scientific principles to determine an appropriate action.
• Preferred degrees include: Computer Engineering, Computer/Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering.
• Cross-discipline knowledge in advanced scientific or engineering concepts
• A basic knowledge of commercial off the shelf sensors and integration
  
  

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
  

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.