Postdoctoral Fellow - Applied & Computational Scientists

Overview

The Applied Sciences Laboratory at SRI International focuses on the development of new algorithms for a wide variety of exciting applications including supply chain networks, social graphs, optimization of generative AI models, material failures, quantum algorithms, and biological systems. The aim of the team is to conduct and publish research at top venues and assist SRI commercialize relevant technologies by filing patents and spinning out start-ups.

The Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow, Applied and Computational Science to conduct research and development in the areas of mathematics of generative AI models, reinforcement learning, and algorithm design. Ideal candidates will have a thorough knowledge in one or more of these areas.  The ability to quickly learn new topics and dive into unfamiliar areas of research is a key ability. 

This position will be able to work a hybrid schedule based at our Menlo Park, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Develop research ideas, lead the experimental evaluation of these ideas, present work to government and commercial clients,  
• Collaborate with project Principal Investigators (PIs) and their staff in academia, Industrial and National Labs
• Document research in technical reports and research papers
• Develop and implement new algorithms and benchmark against state-of-the-art approaches
• Some travel will be required to project meetings, and conference venues

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Physics or Engineering with a focus on Computational Sciences, Computer Science or a related area.
• Candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Expertise in algorithm development associated with the following:
  • artificial intelligence
  • algorithm design
  • scalable computational methods and their implementations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing novel algorithms in one or more programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and libraries associated with training of AI models.
• Demonstrated publication record
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills required

The salary range is: $83,200-104,000. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For almost 80 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.