Post-doctoral Researcher – Statistical Learning and Modeling

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Create statistical and machine learning methodologies along with the necessary software to analyze, model, and integrate various information sources.

• Analyze disruptive incidents and their effects on infrastructure, including power grids.

• Assess and convey research findings through comprehensive reports and presentations.

• Engage in group discussions and seminars.

• Support the engineering and development of statistical and deep learning software.

• Perform statistical and probabilistic data evaluations.

• Design algorithms and contribute to scholarly publications.

• Prepare and disseminate technical documentation, conference papers, and journal articles.

• Attend and showcase research findings at technical conferences.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary research teams across industry, academia, and other national laboratories.

⛳️ Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate within the past three years.

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science.

• Educational qualifications must be fulfilled prior to the employment start date.

• Proven experience in developing statistical methods, encompassing theoretical foundations, modeling, and computational aspects.

• Proven experience in creating methods for dimension reduction and uncertainty quantification.

• Proven experience using deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.

• Proven experience managing scientific datasets, including computer model simulations and observational data.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in a scientific context.

• Proven experience in working with interdisciplinary teams.

• Proven programming experience in Python and R.

• Familiarity with version control software.

• Proven experience in collaborative project work.

• Self-driven and capable of independent thought.

• Must be able to secure and keep a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card.

• Must successfully complete a background investigation.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.

• Must be authorized to access the NLR facility under DOE regulations.

• Must obtain work authorization and DOE access approval.

• Employees of DOE contractors may be restricted from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Pension benefits.

• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer matching.

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave.

• Paid holidays.

• Performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards with a potential monetary component may be available.

• Relocation expense reimbursement may be offered.

• Comprehensive professional development opportunities.

• Competitive benefits package.